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SAN FRANCISCO EDITION
BERNARD McDONALD
Deputy Chief
He Will Retire in March.
LOUIS DeMATTEl
Inspector, S. F. P. D.
He Will Retire in February.
They Will Go Fishing Soon
DECEMBER. 1952 • JANUARY. 19C3
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Page 1
Featured in This Issue
Meet the New Champ
Attention All Police Officers
The Killei's Cap 4
Women Peace Officers
I'm Readw Coach
Associated Public Communications Officers
Foothill Police Chief
Winter Driving Rules 11
Police Promotion Examination Questions
12
Sacramento Scramble 13
Pistol Pointing 14
.Midnight Manhunt 15
Personal Identification in Earlv America ... 16
Ma\or Robinson's Christmas Message
51
Chief Gaffev Lauded 52
Excerpts from San Francisco Police Ordinances . 53
The Editor is always pleased to consider articles suitable for publication. Con-
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should be clearly WTitten. Contributions may be signed with a "nora de plume,"
but all articles must bear the name and address of the sender, which will be
treated with the strictest confidence. The Editor will also be pleased to consider
photographs of officers and of interesting events. Letters should be addressed to
the Editor.
Directory
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Mayor, Hon. Elmer E. Robinson
POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meetings, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Hall of Justfcc
Washington I. Kohnke, President 686 Sacramento Street
Henrv C. Macinn 315 Montgomery Street
J. Warnock Walsh 160 Montgomery Street
Sergeant John T. Butler, Secretary
Room 104, Hall of Justice
CHIEF OF POLICE Michael Gaffey
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Bernard J. McDonald
Chief of Inspectors Jamu Eholuh
Director of Traffic _ Jack Eker
Dept. Sec't. .Captain Michael F. FiTZPATRicr....H«ll of Juitice
District Captains
Central Daniel McKlem 635 Washington Street
Southern Walter Ames Fourth and Clara Streets
Mission Edward Donohue 1240 Valencia Street
Northern Peter Conroy 941 Ellis Street
Richmond Aloysius O'Brien .451 Sixth ,\venue
Ingleside Leo Tackney Balboa Park
Taraval August G. Steffen 2348 Twenty-fourth Avenue
Potrero Ted Terlau 2300 Third Street
Golden Gate Park William Danahy Stanyan opp. Waller
Traffic Ralph E. Olstad Hall of Justice
City Prison Lr. Walter Thompson Hall of Justice
Civilian Defense IiEorge Healy Hall of Justice
Bur. Inspectors Cornelius Murphy Hall of Justice
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
To All California Peace Officers
We Hope The Old Year
Was A Good One
"And That The New One
Will Be Even Better
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Vol. XXVI
DECEMBER, 1952 • JANUARY, 1953
No. 4
MEET THE NEW CHAMP
At 11:59 P.M. on December 31, 1952
we said goodbye to a bearded and bedrag-
gled old man. It's surprising what one
year can do to some people. AVhen we
first met this fellow he was a pudgy tot
in the pink of condition whose entire
wardrobe consisted of a high silk top hat
and a red ribbon. We remember him
clearly. He waved a bottle of champagne
at us and ^nirgled joyfully. Next he was
bent, wrinkled and had to keep his eyes
on the floor so he would not stumble over
his beard. The little fellow led a fast
life. Not that you could blame him. He
had a lot to do, what with elections, the
hydrogen bomb and the war in Korea, to
say nothing of the myriad of lesser prob-
lems. Things like that will age anyone
in a hurry.
We were a little sorry for the old boy
so we raised a glass of champagne to our
lips and drank a toast to Old Man 1952.
It was good French champagne which we
could not afford but someone else had
bought it and it tasted better that wa\-.
In fact it tasted so good that when the
old fellow waved a sad farewell and
wandered out the door we were already
on our second glasas and shouting,
"Happy New Year". It was just about
then that this unclothed cherub walked
in the portal.
He was such a healthy looking kid
you could have taken him for the twin
brother of the youngster who made his
debut on earth at precisely the same hour
last year. But there was a difference. Of
course, it may have been imagination, but
he looked sturdier and more full of hope
somehow. It may have been wishfid
thinking. We can't honestly say we were
sorry to see the old man go. He tried
hard, but he could have done better to
our way of thinking. But THIS kid was
ATTENTION ALL OFFICERS
The publishers of the Police
AND Pe.ace Officers' Jourxal
know you are all doing a fine job.
And we know that hardly any
amount of money is enough money
in these days of rapidly spiraling
costs of living. So we have decided
to help out. Not much. Just a
little.
Begiiuiing in February the Po-
lice AXD Peace Officers' Jour-
nal will present a $50 defense
bond to the officer whom we be-
lieve has turned in the best bit of
police work in California during
the past month. You do not have
to catch another Jack Dillinger to
win this award. (Of course, that
would help.) We will consider all
types of police work so that a traf-
fic or juvenile officer will have an
even chance with the fellows in the
homicide detail.
Naturally we are going to need
a little help. We read more news-
papers than the average man but
there are_still bound to be things
we miss. A lot of times the little
things are the big things in police
work but no one hears about them.
We want to hear about them and
we can only through you. So . . .
starting now, if you can think of a
brother officer who deserves consid-
eration for this award, please write
us and tell us about his exploits.
The address is The Police and
Peace Officers' Journal, 465
Tenth Street, San Francisco.
Any regularly employed police or
peace officer in California is eli-
gible.
different. He looked like he might realh
have the stuff. Yessir, sitting there
.•unong the riotous, singing guests, we de-
cided that 1953 may be THE year. The
little fellow really seemed to ha\e wliat
it takes.
We hope that 1952 was a little — quite
:i little — nicer to you fellows than it was
to us. \ ou won't find any of us gloating
over what a fine 1952 it was. The Po-
lice and Peace Officers' Journal
may have seen tougher years, but they
will be hard to find. The year opened
with Opie Warner in pretty bad condi-
tion. Then, in April, he died. A part of
the Journal died with him. A part which
we won't even try to get back. He was
the Journal for so many years that it
would be impossible to try to fill his
shoes. All we can do is carry on and try
to do our job in the way we know he
woidd have wanted us to . . . and hope
that he found peace, contentment and
maybe a good group of peace officers in
the land beyond the curtain.
Next Frank Fisher took over the reins
as editor. Poor Frank moved to a sick
bed almost as soon as he accepted the job.
He is staging a valiant fight and winning
a little now. Every day they tell us he is
gaining groiuid. Everyone we know is
pulling for him. We hope he will be back
in here pitching, soon.
About the first of September the pres-
ent editor came along. A young fellow
who should be around for quite a while.
{We certainly hope so inasmuch as he is
writing this piece.) He managed to stay
healthy for the rest of the year so things
went a little more smoothly. But it was
a tough year, believe us. AVe don't want
another like it for a while.
As we say, we hope it was a better
year for most of you. We know, that for
(Continued on page 60)
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 195 i
THE KILLER'S CAP
Bv Walti'R R. Hecox
Even in San Francisco, where the
temperature only varies about twenty de-
grees between January and July, it is a
little on the chilly side in February. It
was cold on the night of the sixteenth
with the damp, dripping mist drifting in
from the water and sending a brisk sea
breeze in ahead of it as an advance
guard. On Forty-eighth Avenue, so close
to the Pacific that one could hear the
surf pounding only a few hundred yards
away, the street lights glowed dimly
through the gloom, each one surrounded
by its own moist rainbow.
It was eight o'clock and already the
shades had been pulled in most houses
along the block as the people who lived
on the fringe of the city blocked out
the elements and barricaded themselves
within the warmth of their homes. Only
in the little store at 1515 Forty-eighth
Avenue was there a light, one bright
bulb gleaming bravely, sendings its feeble
beams unprotected into the peculiar San
Francisco dew.
Within the store Mrs. Albina Chabot
Voorhies prepared to close. She was a
small woman, sixty-five years old, quiet,
friendly and proud of her independence.
And although she had locked the front
door and was winding things up for the
night, everyone in that section of the
Richmond district knew that the store
never really closed.
Mrs. Voorhies was a friendly woman,
anxious to please any of her neighbors
whom she knew or trusted. A little on
the timid side after dark. Prudently
timid. She realized that she was too old
to defend herself and vulnerable to at-
tack. Promptly at eight o'clock each ni:^ht
she locked the door to the little store and
refused to let anyone she did not recog-
nize in. This system was no burden to
her neighbors. There was no one in the
area she did not know and like. Some-
times, it seemed, the door opened a>
much after the official closing hour as
before. But the locked door did start
rumors.
Harmless rumors, it seemed. It is hard
to say where they originated. The best
guess was the children in the area.
Youngsters, sent by their mothers to the
store for the missing package of sugar
or a cube of butter, darted through the
gloom toward that single, gleaming bulb
and waited breathlessly outside while the
little old lady came from her tiny apart-
ment in the rear to open the door. There
was an arrangement which rang a bell
in the apartment. All of the kids knew
that. They heard it ring frequently when
they came to the store during daylight
hours. If it worked then it would work
at night, so why close the door? That
was their reasoning. The answer was
simple. There is a reason for everything.
Mrs. Voorhies' reason for locking the
door was that she had "heaps of money"
hidden on the premises. The rumor
spread. Soon everyone in the neighbor-
hood was sure that the elderly woman
had a hoard of cash hidden on her prem-
ises. An innocent enough tale on the sur-
face. But a dangerous one for Mrs.
Voorhies. There is always someone will-
ing to believe such a story who dreams
of getting his hands on the money. May-
be a professional yegg. Or, as often as
not, an amateur. A juvenile with
twisted ideas.
Inspector Louis De Mattei
It was a young man who stood in the
fog outside the little store on the night
of February sixteenth and watched the
woman rearranging her shelves as she
prepared to retire to her apartment. A
well dressed yoimg man, who had shield-
ed himself from the chill air with a grey
overcoat and a matching golf cap.
He was not an impressive looking
figure. His face was flat, with high
cheek bones and narrow, tapering eyes
that drooped a little at the corners. It
was hard to tell if they were grey or
brown. His lips were thin, with a slight
cruel twist at the corners. Straight
brown, dull hair was brushed straight
back from a low forehead. He watched
the woman, strangely fascinated, shiver-
ing a little perhaps from the cold . . .
or perhaps because of his plan.
Before long he drew a deep breath,
stepped forward and tapped on the glass
door. The woman peered into the dark- ■
ness, waited until she was sure she rec- '
ognized him, then turned the key in the
lock.
"What are you doing here so late,
Charlie?" she inquired.
The youth grinned amiably. "Nothing
wrong with a man coming to look at his
own store, is there?"
The woman laughed gaily and swung
the door wide open. "Come in, Charlie.
But don't tell me you're a man. Why,
you're still just a little boy to me. And
it will be a long time before you own
a store like this."
The youth's laugh echoed hers. "I
guess you're right, Mrs. Voorhies. Any-
way, I'm a little boy tonight. I just
happened to be passing by and noticed
you were open. Somehow my sweet tooth
hit me. I want some cookies. Chocolate
eclairs if you have any."
"Of course I have some, Charlie," the
woman replied. "When will the day
come when I don't. Wait a minute and
I'll get you some. But they are expensive,
you know."
"I can pay for them," he assured her.
"Of course you can, Charlie." Mrs.
Voorhies paused and stared at the late-
comer curiously. "AVhat in the world is
making you shake like that? ^Vhy, your
teeth are almost chattering."
"It's cold outside tonight," the youth
answered. "I wouldn't be surprised at
all if my teeth did chatter before I get
home. It's a long way from here."
"It certainly is," the woman agreed.
The young man looked seriously when
the woman paused. His eyes narrowed
slightly.
"I still want the eclairs," he reminded
her.
"Of course," she replied. "I'll get
them for you right now."
(Continued on page 18)
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
P<ige 5
MURDER STORV — These pictures are, of course, very old and not as good as they could he. They were copied from photographs, now
yellowed with age, which were contained in Louis DeMattei's scrap book. They do illustrate graphically the gruesome crime which Louis,
with the slenderest clue possible, solved. The picture to the left shows the V'oorhies living room. The place where the floor is ripped through
is the place where Alvina Voorhies' body first rested when the fire started. The picture to the right shows the bathroom where the elderly
woman was dragged, flaming, to die.
Editor's note:
On February 1, 1953, Louis DeMat-
tei will retire from the San Francisco
Police Department. He will move to his
home in the rolling hills of Sonoma
county and enjoy the sunlight, the coun-
tryside and a tranquil life. He will be,
for the first time in three and a half
decades, a private citizen. But he will
not be forgotten in San Francisco. Not
by the department nor by the legion of
persons in San Francisco who knew or
knew of him.
Louis DeMattei's adventures as a San
Francisco policeman have been varied
and exciting enough to satisfy any motion
picture producer. No movie ever dared
to show an episode as bloodcurdling as
the rampage of Mad Dog Kelly or as
exciting as the chase for the killer which
culminated in his capture. The fanatical
bombings of St. Peter and Paul's Church
form another chapter in Louis' past.
There are other stories. Scores of them.
In fact there are so many that the Po-
lice .'\ND Peace Officer's Jourx.al
is going to do a series of them. From
the looks of things the series ought to
last for years.
We are not going to start with the be-
ginning of Louis' career and go through
it chronologically. Instead, for the first
installment, we have chosen a case which
is, if not the most exciting, is by far the
most interesting. It hinged on a clue so
slim that the average detective story
reader would not believe the yarn. Too
incredible. But those of you who remem-
ber the case will know it is true. You
will not forget the grey golf cap very
soon.
The case was not Louis'. He was never
asigned to it. Rut he solved it. At the
time Chief Anthony J. Quinn gave him
full credit for the capture. And the way
Louis did it will surprise you all.
Pedestrian Responsibilties
Each year thousands of pedestrians
are killed while walking along our city
streets or country highways. While the
major part of the responsibility for the
reduction of this tragic toll rests with
the drivers of automobiles, trucks, and
busses, a considerable part of this re-
sponsibility must be assumed by the pe-
destrian himself.
And yet, points out the Public Safety
Department of the National Automobile
Club, there are always these pedestrians
who persist in leaving it all up to the
motorist. Walking down city sidewalks
they will suddenly wheel and dart out
between parked cars right into the line
of traffic, paying no attention whatsoever
to the cars that might be bearing down
upon them. Prepossessed with their own
thoughts they will step off curbs without
looking this way or that, will walk
against the lights more often than not.
Or strolling down country roads, they
will walk far out on the pavement with
their backs turned to the fast moving
stream of traffic, always assuming that
the motorist will see them and will man-
age to avoid an accident.
The wise pedestrian doesn't walk so.
When walking near or through traffic
he crosses only at intersections, he always
crosses with the lights, and never makes
the mistake of crossing on the diagonal.
Before he steps off any curb he takes a
good look up and down the street to see
what cars may be coming and to make
sure that the drivers see him and what
he is about to do. When walking along
the highway he always walks well off
the pavement and on the left side facing
into oncoming traffic. And when walking
at night, he wears or carries something
white and moves with extra caution.
^Valking near traffic is always a heads-
up game and the pedestrian who treats
it as such is the pedestrian who manages
to stav alive.
Page 6
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
WOMEN PEACE OFFICER'S
The Women Peace Officers Associa-
tion of California met December 3rd at
Eaton's Restaurant in Arcadia, home
of Florence Wilson, President of the
Association.
President Florence Wilson
The tables were decorated in the
Christmas Motif of Red Candles and
Red Berries and Lipsticks were placed at
each place setting as favors. Hand deco-
rated place cards were used for all spe-
cial guests.
Officials Present
All of the City Officials of the City
of Arcadia turned out to honor the asso-
ciation president, Florence AVilson. The
meeting was opened with a salute to the
Hag led by David T. Sweet. Police-
woman Lucille Stroh of the Conipton
Police Department gave the Invocation.
A fried chicken dinner with the trim-
mings was served followed by the intro-
duction of guests by President Florence
Wilson. The official welcome was given
by Mayor Suachin of Arcadia, who
stated he was honored and happy to
welcome the \Vomen Peace Officers of
California to Arcadia, and stated he
hoped he could do so more often.
Entertainment
Policewoman Daisy Storms of Los
Angeles was program chairman and in-
troduced Charlie Picard of the Grand
Old Opera, who entertained the group
with humorous stories and sang "Chatta-
nooga Shoe Shine Boy," and "You Are
My Sunshine."
Policewoman Daisy Storms also intro-
duced Cal Stewart, Superintendent of
the Intake of the Los Angeles County
Probation Department, which is the
largest Probation Department in the
world. Stewart stated that he hoped to
bring better relations between the pub-
lic, and peace officers, probation depart-
ments and all other agencies which deal
with crime. He also stated there could
be no price set on how much a good
peace officer is worth, referring to both
rnen and women officers, that it was un-
limited, but worth much more than they
are now paid.
Prize Offered
He spoke of the close relationship
between the Probation Department and
the peace officers and said he had been
termed by some people as a glorified
policeman. He said he was dissatified
with the title of peace officer, which
rarely is understood by the public and
offered as a challenge for the best
thought to promote better public rela-
tions a book over a hundred years old,
dated 1831 with five dollars hidden
among its pages. Two one dollar pages
and a three dollar page will be found
m the book. Each page contains import-
ant quotations for peace officers and
probation officers. Stewart closed his
Margaret Boyd
speech by saying, "It is the Peace Offi-
cers who are the soldiers who stand on
the battleground between the citizen
and the criminal and danger." He added
that the Peace Officer who so often
IS termed "Cop" needs the support and
helping hand of the public.
Miss Boyd Speaks
Policewoman Margaret Boyd of the
Los Angeles Police Department was
then introduced and repeated her speech
which she gave to the International
Convention of Chiefs of Police, with a
few minor changes to fit the persons
present.
The Women Peace Officers Associa-
tion selects a women of outstanding
achievement in law enforcement, who
has served her community well and
presents her with an Honorary Life
Membership in the Women's Peace
Officers Association of California. At
this time, Judge Lille of the Superior
Court was presented with a membership
and a pin patterned after a Peace Wo-
man's Badge.
The meeting was closed with scores
of good holiday wishes, and door prizes
made of plastic by the husband of the
President of the Women's Peace Offi-
cers Association.
THREE BILLION GALLONS
Gross revenues derived from the 4J^
cent state tax on September distributions
of approximately 345,000,000 gallons of
gasoline and other high test motor fuel
amounted to $15,558,044, according to
George R. Reilly, First District Mem-
ber of the State Board of Equalization.
Tax refunds by Controller Thomas
H. Kuchel during the month to purchas-
ers of fuel for nonhighway use totaled
$1,530,768, or 9.8 per cent of the gross
tax liabilities accruing during the month,
leaving net revenues of $14,027,276.
These net revenues were 7.0 per cent
above those of a year ago.
During the first nine months of 1952
almost three billion gallons of taxable
motor vehicle fuel were distributed, an
increase of 214,900,000 gallons or 7.7
per cent over the distributions during the
corresponding period of last year.
Diesel fuel used on the highways dur-
ing September was reported at 14,436,-
132 gallons, virtually the same as the pre-
vious month's usage but 17.3 per cent
above the figure for the corresponding
month of 1951. The users of this fuel
were taxed under a law that applies only
to low-test motor fuels used on Califor-
nia streets and highways. In addition,
deficiency assessments were made on
857,705 gallons of previously unreported
fuel used prior to September. The com-
bined tax, penalty, and interest amounted
to $697,937 as compared with $587,629
a year ago and $691,079 a month ago.
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 7
I'M READY, COACH
It's an old gag. One that might be
heard in the armed services more than
any place else. But it could be heard in
a business office or on a construction job
or maybe in a fire station. Anyplace
where a man can approach his superior
and tell him he is ready to do a specific
job.
"V ready, coach. Put me in."
energies toward organized recreation.
By the time he decided to run for the
office of sheriff he was recreation director
of the City of Stockton.
Like the man who sat down at the
piano, some people laughed when Carlos
Sousa announced that he was going to
run for sheriff. His opposition came from
four other men and the incumbent. 1 he
spected him for it. Anyway in November
of 1946 he was elected Sheriff-Coroner
of San Joaquin County. And on Janu-
ary 1, 1947, his work started. The spirit
of fair play which Sousa had taught on
the recreation fields of Stockton had paid
off.
There was a lot of work to lio. The
old San Joaquin Sheriff's office was effi-
SHERIFF CARLOS A. SOUSA AND HIS SQUAD OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S RESERVES.
Sure, you've all heard it. A friendly
sort of kidding. But when Undersheriff
Michael Canlis addresses the phrase to
Sheriff Carlos A. Sousa of the San Joa-
quin County Sheriff's office, he is kidding
on the square. Back in the not so distant
limbo when the sheriff's vocation was
recreation and Michael was a high school
boy, the situation existed.
Michael's football coach was none
other than Carlos A. Sousa.
A lot of water has passed under the
bridge since Coach Sousa showed young
Canlis the difference between the Notre
Dame box and the single wing. LTntil
the spring of 1946 Sousa directed all his
race took on a somber touch during that
summer when the incumbent died. There
may have been those in the contest whose
conscience was troubled a little when the
officer passed away. Sousa's conscience
was clear. He had kept his campaign
clean. Before announcing his intention
he had visited the incumbent in his office
and informed him of his intentions.
"I want to win," he announced. "But
I want a clean fight. ^ ou will not get
any name calling or mud slinging from
me. There is no need to roll politics in
the gutter."
Sousa kept his word, and apparently
the people of San Joaquin County re-
cient, but needed a thorough going over.
Modernization w-as one need. Improved
working conditions for the sheriff's depu-
ties and office staff were also needed. Ex-
Coach Sousa pitched into his new job
with vigor.
His first move was to place his entire
personnel under civil service and give
them a shorter work week. Slowly but
surely the wages of his men climbed
while their working hours shrunk. To-
day a San Joaquin Deputy works a forty-
hour week. Instituting the short week
forced Sheriff Sousa to hire 21 additional
deputies this year, but it also provided
(Continued on page 28)
Pnge 8
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
ASSOCIATED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS
Director George Hippely, President Art McDole, Secretary
The regular monthly meeting of the
Associated Public Communications Offi-
cers, Inc. was held at Vahl's in Alviso,
Calif, on December 11, 1952. Robert
Mason of Santa Clara County was host.
The meeting was called to order at
11:15 a.m. by Vice President Jack At-
kinson, in the absence of President Hip-
pely. Thirty-eight members and guests
were in attendance.
A letter from Mariposa County re-
questing clearance on 154.89 mc for
mobile use was read. A request from
Sacramento County requesting the use
of 45.34 mc for a base station at the
Prison Farm was presented by McMur-
phy and discussed. A letter from \'uba
City requesting the use of I55.13mc for
a base standby frequency was read and
discussed. It was suggested by LeBouef
that they be required to monitor this fre-
quency to avoid interference with other
stations in the Tri-County Net.
All requests were approved by Capt.
McMurphy Chairman of the Frequency
Committee with the above mentioned
stipulations. Granted on motion by Kel-
ler, seconded by LeBoueff.
J. Mansfield Lewis of Marin County
reported satisfactory progress on the
Procedure and Operating Committee.
McMurphy reported the Point to
Point to Point System working good.
The secretary read a letter from the
Chief of Police, Chico and called the
members attention to several recent re-
visions in Part 10 Rules and Regula-
tion-^.
^Valter Keller commented on a re-
cent ham radio contact with President
Fox of CPRA. Seems the bovs down
south are going to change the nam" of
th"ir Chanter to conform with the acf'on
tal'cn at San Francisco.
The secretary reported he had bf-i
asked to serve on a committee for re-
vision of the Nation APCO Constitu-
tion and By-Laws and asked for ideas
and help.
Frank Roach from the Sfate Office of
C'vil Defense discussed RACES. He
asked the members to get their commun-
ications plans in as soon as possible.
F. V. Sloan, Engineer in Charge FCC
San Francisco entered into the discus-
sion and clarified some points.
The Bell and Light system was dis-
cussed by McMurphy. He stated the
basic idea was okey, but some trouble had
been experience with false alarms. Carl
Holmes, FT and T representative of
OCD told of changes that were being
made to prevent future false alarms.
1 he meeting was adjourned for lunch
at 12:30 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 1 :25
p.m.
Robert IMason introduced several
guests including a delegation from San
Joaquin County who were there to study
problems in fire communications.
Nominations for officers were then
adopted. The following were nominated :
President, John Atkinson ; Vice Presi-
dent, Art McDole ; Secretary, Tom
Bayley ; Member of Board, J. M. Lewis.
Nominations were closed until the
January meeting, at which time they
will be reopened and elections will be
held.
The secretary then read a proposed
amendment to our Constitution and By-
Laws. This amendment is for the pur-
pose of clarifying types of membership.
It will be given the second reading in
Tanaarv and voted upon at that time.
Bob Miller of Pacific Gas & Electric
commented on proposed amendments by
Federal Communications Commission
Dockets affecting the 72-76mc. bands.
Television apparenth' is still attempting
to chop away at Public Safety Services.
The feeling was held by the members
that National should take notice of this
Docket and strongly protest same.
Commercial members reporting were
Crabtree, Deetkins, Riley, Robbie and
Griese.
John Hartnett offered Burlingame for
the January meeting. Accepted.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
November Meeting
The refjular November meeting of the
Asociated Public Communications Offi-
cers, Inc., was held at Martinez, Calif.,
^1. Nov. 13, 1952. The host was George
Burton of Contra Costa County.
After an inspection tour of Contra
Costa County's excellent new Communi-
cations Center the meeting was called
to order at 11:15 a.m. by Preident
George Hippley. Thirty-seven members
and guests were in attendance.
The minutes of the October meeting
were read and approved.
A letter from EI Dorado County was
read and discussed. Fred Deetkin of
General Electric is to contact El Dorado
and explain the Association's action re-
garding their request for frequency clear-
ance which was denied at last month's
meeting.
President Hippley gave a brief sum-
mary of the National Convention. He
stated he had sent the National Secre-
tary a check for $1872.93, this being the
amount of profit on the Convention.
President Hippley also said he had re-
ceived several nice letters from some of
the fellows who had attended.
Requests for frequency clearance on
154.89 from Cit\' of Los Banos, and on
155.31 mc from City of Martinez were
read. These were approved by Mc-
Murphy and granted on motion by Bay-
ley, seconded h\ Burton.
niRF.cTOR Hippely
A request from the City of Tulare for
clearance on 155.07 mc for Intersystem
use was read. Captain McMurphy re-
quested a clearance on 156.03 mc for
Alameda County. This to be used in lieu
of 155.07 to avoid possible interference
with the Valley Inters\'stem Net. Both
requests were granted on motion by
Mason, seconded by Le Bouef.
Ihe meeting was then adjourned for
lunch at 12 :15 p.m.
Ihe meeting was recon\ ened at 1 :25
p.m.
The following commercial members
gave reports : Fred Deetkin and Bill
Nj'e, General Electric ; Zacharia of Zack
Radio; Everett Legette and Barney Ol-
son of Motorola ; Jack Tynes of P. T.
and T. ; Clyde Da\enport of Leece-
Ne\ille, and "Robbie" Robertson of
Brill Co.
McMurphy reported on status of the
Point to Point selective calling system —
unchanged. A general discussion of pro-
cedure and policy pertaining to the sys-
tem then followed.
(Continued on page 50)
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
FOOTHILL POLICE CHIEF
Page 9
Bv L. Gregg Wallace
Lancet, English medical journal, says
that there are two places in the world
where the climate is equable — one is
Assouan, Egypt, and a little town in
the foothills of the Pacific in California
called Los Gatos.
L. M. Phillips, Chief of Police of
Los Gatos, California, is the sort of a
man who makes one feel that policemen
are friends.
While not large, the population is
about 4,900, Los Gatos has problems
not often found in cities many times as
large. The climate is so equable, the
hills so appealing and the views so won-
derful that a problem is created by the
man>- world famous peoples as well
as the ver\- wealthy who make Los Gatos
their home.
Few Holdups
There are also many who try to live
as they think the former live and there-
by a problem is created. One that is
only handled by the smooth, efficient
friendliness of the Chief and his well
trained men.
Because it is near to Oakland, San
Francisco and San Jose one would
think Los Gatos would be a natural
hideout for the lawless and with its
Phone 9040
"You're at HOME for the Night"
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A. A. A. Approved
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FONTANA CALIFORNIA
"TICK-TOC" MARKET
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC MEATS
GROCERIES - BEER AND WINE
806 West San Bernardino
FONTANA CALIFORNIA
ROSE AND IRV'S CAFE
Dancing Every Saturday Night 9 P.M. til 2 A.M.
1211 W. Foothill Blvd. Telephone 9-6188
FONTANA CALIFORNIA
wealthy residents, subject to holdups or
burglaries. But this is not so, due pri-
marih- to the training each man in the
force receives in the immediate spot-
ting of a new face and a strange car.
CURT'S CAFE
The Finest of Spanish and American Foods
Short Orders
Short Orders . Beer and Soft Drinks
456 South Sierra Boulevard
FONTANA CALIFORNIO
FIRBANK'S ANTIQUES
"AT THE RED BARN"
Eddie and Lydia Firfaank
STEINS - FURNITURE
GLASS - BRIC-A-BRAC
13861 Harbor Boulevard
Tel. KImberly 3-3241
GARDEN GROVE CALIFORNIA
Chief L. M. Phillips of Los Gatos
The men of the force have had the
usual officers' training which is required
of California peace oiBcers. 1 here are
the county crime labs and the state labs
to assist in checking technical evidence
when a crime has been committed. The
cooperation of the Santa Clara County
Sheriff's office with the Los Gatos Police
is good. And the forces of both work
hard to see that the cooperation stays
good.
Through this cooperation the city pa-
trol cars work on twenty-four hour
basis. They are connected by the county
radio control during the "ofi" hours of
the local operator.
Traffic Problem
To this setup has been added the
training devised by Chief Phillips that
halts the burglaries and robbery prob-
lems at their source. To do this the men
are trained to spot new faces, strange
actions and to jot down the license num-
ber of any different car.
Twice recently, culprits have been
apprehended within a few hours after
their crimes due to this observation-jot-
ting plan.
Until recently the big headache of the
town has been the traffic jam created by
the Santa Cruz, San Jose, San Fran-
cisco and Oakland traffic on weekends.
It is not unusual for more than 20,000
cars to pass through the intersection of
Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street on
a day. Sometimes a double line of traffic
is backed up for miles while the cars roll
slowly through this bottleneck.
It took three officers from the small
Los Gatos department to handle the
traffic.
Chief Phillips with the help of the
townsfolk finally got the State to help
install a self operating stop and go
signal at the critical intersection. Now
the headaches belong entirely to the mo-
torists. And the Chief's boi,s get a rest.
Dog Poisonings
An outbreak of dog poisonings during
the past few years has been a constant
headache to Chief Phillips. As many
as a dozen dogs annually have been
poisoned within the Los Gatos city lim-
its. So far the poisoner has not been
apprehended. In some cities this would
be a minor matter. In Los Gatos it is
not. The people there (as elsewhere)
love their dogs and the untimely deaths
are the cause of considerable indignation.
Chief Phillips is working hard in an at-
tempt to stop them.
(Cnntinurd on pagr Slj
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where Burbank Meets North Hollywood
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Phone 479
Page 10
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
WINTER DRIVING RULES
Too many drivers learn the hard way
about how to combat winter driving haz-
ards, according to Professor A. H.
Easton of the University of Wisconsin.
They learn by that sickening sensation of
an uncontrolled skid, warm blood, cold
sweat or hot tears. There's an easier
way, he said.
Easton, director of the university's
automotive safety research project and
a test expert for the National Safety
Council's Committee on \Vinter Driving
Hazards, declared that a little study and
observation of six fundamental rules will
prevent many thousands of annual traffic
tragedies and troubles during snow-ice
weather.
Streamlined Summary
These new rules are a streamlined
summary of many important recom-
mendations contained in a new booklet
just published. Entitled "Here Are The
Facts" or "Basic Winter Driving
Rules," it's free for the asking by writ-
ing to the National Safety Council,
Chicago 11, 111. It can be read in about
fifteen minutes according to Prof.
Easton, although it sets down for the
first time the results of 11 j-ears of test
research by the Council's committee.
The booklet is aimed at reducing the
high death and accident rates resulting
from inadequate traction and reduced
visability — the major winter driving
problems from November through Feb-
ruary.
Six basic rules for safe winter driving
follow :
1. Get the feel of the road. Try
your brakes occasionally, while driving
slowly and away from other traffic, to
find out just how slippery the road is.
2. Slow doivn. Adjust your speed to
road and weather conditions so that you
can stop or maneuver safely.
3. Keep zv'indshield elear. 'V'ou must
see the danger and avoid it, so be sure
your headlights, windshield wiper blades
and defrosters are in topnotch cotidition.
4. Use tire chains on snoiv and ice.
They cut stopping distances about in half,
and increase starting and hill climbing
traction by four to seven times. Even
with the help of chains, however, lower
than normal speeds are a must on snow
and ice.
5. Pump your brakes to slow doivn
or stop. Jamming them on can lock the
wheels and throw your car into a dan-
gerous skid.
6. Folloiv at a safe distance. Keep
well back of the car ahead so you have
room to stop. Remember that, without
tire chains, it takes three to 12 times as
far to stop on snow and ice as on dry
concrete.
Other important findings by the com-
mittee, composed of 33 experts in fields
of automotive engineering, law enforce-
ment and traffic safety education, in-
clude the following:
Longer Skids
All tires, except big truck tires, are
now made largely of synthetic rubber.
Synthetic tires wear better, perform nor-
mally on dry or wet pavements and have
other advantages. But on snow and ice
they skid about 8 percent farther and
have 14 to 35 percent poorer forward
traction ability than prewar natural rub-
ber tires.
Special winter tires of 25 different
types were tested for traction. The tests
showed that while some tires gave im-
proved traction under certain conditions
over conventional tires, their overall im-
provement is not great enough to war-
rant less caution when driving on slip-
pery surfaces. The same tests also
demonstrated that special winter tire
treads do not approach the performance
of reinforced tire chains, and the report
concludes that "while some of these
tires can be considered a palliative, they
certainly are not the answer to severe
snow and ice conditions."
Chains Are Best
Describing tire chains as the best self-
help available to the driver, the com-
mittee said reinforced tire chains reduce
braking distances on both snow and ice
about half, increase forward traction on
:ce about seven times, and on packed
r.now out pull conventional tires nearly
four times.
While most tests have been made on
passenger cars, research in the last two
years has been concentrated on the jack-
knife hazard to tractor semitrailer trucks
on snow and ice. The report summarizes
as follows :
"It has become evident from this re-
search that the best means of preventing
jackknifing is to keep all tires rolling, in
order to maintain steering ability and at
the same time get a maximum grip for
slowing or accelerating. Due to increased
traction provided, it was found that re-
inforced tire chains made jackknifing
virtually impossible with a tractor semi-
trailer combination on level lake ice at
20 miles an hour. Similarly, it was
found that recovery from jackknife
angles of as much as 90 degrees was
possible with front or all-wheel drive
tractors."
The Council's tests were conducted
last winter on frozen lakes and winter
roads near Clintonville, Wis. They were
under the direction of Prof. Ralph A.
Moyer, research engineer. Institute of
Transportation and Traffic Engineering,
University of California, who is chair-
man of the committee, and T. J. Car-
michael, administrative engineer of the
General Motors Pro\-ing Ground. Fur-
ther tests will start February 2.
TAPE PROTECTS DRIVERS
Many tragic accidents are caused by
cars with burned out tail lights, tail lights
that are hard to see by the driver behind
or cars that are just not seen. There is
absolutely no reason for accidents like
this anymore because the Safelite Divi-
sion of Sylvan Sweets Company in East-
on, Penna., has come out with an inex-
pensive Safelite reflecting auto bumper
kit made with Scotchlite.
It's easy to apply. All one has to do
is peel off the paper backing and apply
it to the bumper. It reflects a brilliant
red when headlights hit it and it's proven
that it is 85 times brighter than a white
painted surface. Kits of silver and red
are also being made up for use on bi-
cycles.
Many orgam'zations like the P.T.A.,
Civic Clubs, Junior Chambers of Com-
merce, etc., and police departments are
sponsoring drives to put reflecting tape
on cars, trucks, buses, bicycles and even
on police uniforms in order to cut down
the accident rate.
Police departments and safety groups
are overwhelmingly in favor of these kits
because it adds an extra margin of safety
to vehicles and it has been proven by the
United States Army, United States
Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast
Guard. It is also being used on highway
barricades, mail boxes, walking sticks,
policemen's gloves and many other things
where protection is needed.
Over 5,000 kits were sold in the City
of Richmond, Va., in the first week that
they were shown. Many other cities are
praising the safety factors on the cars
using these kits.
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 11
BEWARE OF WINTER'S DEADLY TRICKS!
Test Facts on Stops, Starts, and Hill Climbing
Ability of Tires and Chains on Snow and Ice
ir^on Hdrd-packed Snow.
-=^^»-
PER CENT OF GRADEABILITY
3 4.3%
6.3%
5.6%
7.9%
7.6%
23.5%
TIRE CHAINS
.on Glare Ice
Synthetic Rubber Tires.
1227
Natural Rubber Tires
Winterized Tires .
209 ft
188 ft
Mud-Snov/ Tires.
201 FT
Winterized Mud-Snow Tires.
190 ft
Reinforced Tire Chains.
77 ft
National Safety Council Tests reveal
facts to help you avoid accidents and traffic tie-
ups this winter. These four charts show average
results. Skid distances of bare tires vary as much
as 130 per cent, however, with changing tempera-
tures or sunshine. At 4 degrees below zero tires
without chains can stop on ice in about 110 feet
at 20 m.p.h., but the same car, at same speed,
takes about 250 feet to stop on same ice at 30
degrees above zero. This variable has led many a
driver to disaster. Temperatures of 15 degrees
above zero or higher put a moist film on ice or
hard -packed snow which, without tire chains,
greatly increases skidding.
AVERAGE DRAWBAR PULL ON ICE
0 200 400 too 100 1000 1300
CONVENTIONAL TIRES 143 LBS
WINTERIZED TIRES 170 LBS
MUD-SNOW TIREsl50 LBS
WINTERIZED MUD-SNOW TIREsl92 LBS
IRE CHAINS 1070
LBS
Above are National Safety Council facts, based on tests by its Committee on Winter
Driving Hazards. For comparison, normal braking distances of autos on dry and wet
concrete are only about 21 and 26 feet respectively. Study of each chart may save your
life, or at least prevent trouble. For each "braking distance" above you must add 22
feet, which is distance traveled during average "reaction time" to get your foot on brake.
Page 12
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 195s
Police Promotion Examination Questions
In the November issue of this journal
the following numbered statements, on
the subject Evidence, were true: 1, 3,
4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 24,
29, 30, 32, 35.
1. Of the California Codes, the Code
of Civil Procedure deals only with the
presentation and handling of cases in
court and the Penal Code with crimes
only.
2. Sex crime convictions rank low be-
cause arresting officers fail to properly
present such cases through lack of ex-
perience in the handling of such cases.
3. Every person remaining present at
a place of riot except officers and persons
assisting them in attempting to disperse
the rioters is guilty of a misdemeanor.
4. The police courts have jurisdiction
of all cases of Assault and Battery.
5. The circumstances under which an
instrument (legal) was made may be
shown to aid the court in its interpre-
tation.
6. The order of proof in criminal ac-
tions is regulated by law.
7. In so-called "entrapment" cases
both the officer who created the situation
and the party arrested are law violators.
8. Moral certainty is sufficient to es-
tablish guilt of a felon.
9. Unless a burglar is armed with a
deadly weapon or so arms himself while
in the commission of the offense or as-
saults a person while in the commission
of the offense he cannot commit burglary
of the first degree of a dwelling house
in the night time unless the dwelling
house is inhabited.
10. The maximum punishment for
burglary of the first degree is the same
as the maximum punishment for robbery
of the first degree.
11. If one person maliciously and will-
fully disturbs the peace or quiet of an-
other person by loud noise, the doing so
is a misdemeanor.
12. Failure of a sheriff to pay over
fines coming into his hands according to
law and within twenty days after receipt
thereof is a misdemeanor.
13. The maximum punishment for
first degree arson is the same as the
maximum punishment for first degree
robbery.
14. Major crimes have fallen off dur-
ing the past five years.
15. The phrase "night time," as used
in the chapter of the Penal Code dealing
with the crime of burglary, is defined and
has the same meaning as the words
"night time" have in the Vehicle Act of
this state.
16. Every person, except a police offi-
cer, having a "pick lock" in his posses-
sion when arrested is guilty of a misde-
meanor.
17. The driving away of the personal
property of another is larceny.
18. The stealing of a goat is grand
larceny.
19. Sex troubles are the principal rea-
son for the disappearance of minors from
their homes.
20. Every persons who enters a house
with the malicious intention of resisting
an officer is guilty of burglary.
21. Night time burglaries are first
degree burglaries.
22. Day time burglaries are burglaries
of the second degree.
2i. A complaint for any misdemeanor
triable in a Police Court must be filed
within one year after its commission.
24. If a police judge is satisfied that
a public offense triable before him has
been committed he must in all cases issue
a warrant for the arrest of the accused.
25. The crime of forgery has shown
an increase during the past five years.
26. The stealing of a mule valued at
$150.00 is petty larceny.
27. Second degree burglary may be
committed in the night time.
28. If a change of venue is legally
granted, the case must be transferred to
another justice or judge of the same
county.
29. For all public offenses the court
must determine all questions of law
which may arise at the trial.
30. Accuracy, as to results, is the only
difference between ballistic and finger-
print identification.
31. In some court proceedings the
jury may decide questions of both law
and fact.
32. In a police court, after hearing all
the evidence, the jury may render their
verdict in court, without retiring, if they
so wish.
33. A complaint may include more
than one allegation but every allegation
made in a complaint must be proved.
34. It is legal that a witness may re-
fresh his memory in court from any
memorandum which he may have in his
possession.
35. Neither party to a trial may im-
peach its own witness.
36. So-called "Contraband Control"
is maintained for the securing of public
revenue and the protection of public
health and morals.
37. In a trial, secondary evidence, as
such, is not admissible.
38. Common Law rules that penal
statutes are to be strictly construed
govern our Penal Code interpretations.
39. Words used in the Penal Code in
the so-called "present tense" include the
past as well as the present.
40. Conditions may warrant charging
dog stealing as grand larceny.
41. X buys brass used by a railroad
company but fails to use due diligence
in the matter of ascertaining that the
seller has a legal right to sell the brass.
X is open to a charge of felony.
42. John Doe embezzles property in
Oregon and is arrested in San Francisco
on the charge. He may be tried and con-
victed here.
43. Forging of numbers on an engine
may be discovered because the stamping
of the numbers caused chemical changes
in the metal when the automobile engine
was being numbered at the factory.
44. Every person who, in the City
and County of San Francisco, saves any
property from fire, and for two days
thereafter willfully neglects to notify the
Fire Marshal regarding such property
is guilty of a felony.
45. First degree burglary can be com-
mitted in the daytime only if the party
so doing is armed with a deadly weapon
or so arms himself while in the commis-
sion of the burglary, or assaults any per-
son while committing such burglary.
46. Committed in the night time, a
burglary of a dwelling house might, un-
der certain circumstances, be only second
degree burglary.
47. The jury must reach a verdict on
a case submitted to them before they can
be legally dismissed.
48. A coroner's jury must, as a mini-
mum, have nine jurors.
49. There can be only one inquest on
any one (dead) body.
50. One of the principal uses of a so-
called "Traffic Flow Map" is to show
whether additional traffic patrolmen may
be required, or there is need for addi-
tional traffic lights.
INVITING DISASTER
The motorist who insists on crashing
through blind intersections at a break-
neck pace, driving against the lights, or
merely hesitating for a moment at the
Stop signs, is inviting disaster and quite
possibly death, warns the National Auto-
mobile Club. You just can't be too care-
ful at the corners.
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 13
SACRAMENTO SCRAMBLE
Old time traffic policemen still shud-
der and start at the goings on along K
Street in Sacramento these days, even
though tliey have been watching the
somewhat weird doings for more than
three montlis.
And you can't blame an officer who has
spent years to tell pedestrians to keep
to the crosswalks, etc., for almost jump-
ing out of his size elevens when you see
what happens :
efficient plans found \et for getting
walkers and motorists alike through
bus\' intersections at top speed and with
a minimum of accidents.
It is the Scramble plan for regulating
intersection traffic, and after months of
trial, it has been pronounced a great
success by city officials, many of whom
had lots of doubts when the idea first
came up.
lights flash green in all directions. Walk-
ers can take their pick of which way they
want to cross.
When the change comes, all pedes-
trian lights turn red. The drivers, of
course, can't scramble like the walkers,
and must take their turns at the green
light.
But the motorists, too, get a big break:
They can turn off K Street speedily,
because there are no pedestrians in the
SCRAMBLI. TRAFFIC— WHEN THE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS TLKN GREEN— AN V 1 HING GUES.
\Vhen the lights flash green for pe-
destrians they gyrate like women in a
bargain basement. They dash diagonally
across the middle of the intersection,
and scurry every which way, ignoring
all of the old rules.
Great Success
It looks like pandemonium, but in-
stead, is one of the most modern, and
In fact, it has proved so successful that
practically all of the busier intersec-
tions along K Street, the main shopping
center in Sacramento, are to be con-
verted to the Scramble system.
How It Works
This is how it works:
At interval lights for all auto traffic
turn red and the pedestrian "walk"
crosswalks to get in the way of ma-
chines. Any motorist, who has waited in
line for long periods to make a simple
right turn at a busy intersection knows
how important this is. Under the old
system the pedestrian has the right of
way on the green light and woe to the
motorist who tries to edge ahead of him.
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PISTOL POINTING
The end of the 1952 season came to a
brilliant close on Sunday, November 16,
1952, with one of the largest crowds we
have had in a long time — something like
135 shooters which might not seem as tho
it were a lot of pistoleers to the average
person but when you compare 135 just as
an every month match with around 80 at
an eastern championship match it really
is something of a crowd. One hundred
and thirty-five shooters is just about as
nice a crowd to handle at the Police
Range as one could want and it also
makes for an early getaway for the gents
who have to skedaddle home to take ma
and the kids out for the afternoon — all
of which the gang likes.
The weather was ideal for the day's
outing and when the gun smoke had
blown out over the lake there stood Ser-
geant Karl Schaugaard, of the San Fran-
cisco Police Department, on top of the
heap with the high aggregate medal pin-
ned on his manly chest.
We do not wish to bother you with
the scores of the day's shooting but in-
stead will give you the dope on the yearh
aggregate scores and the winners of each
division for the 1952 championships. It
is based on the highest three scores of the
five matches. The yearly winner in tht-
open class was Ted Elton of the U. E.
Navy (with a total of 3166 points), who
is at this writing somewhere on the high
seas as he was assigned to a ship a couple
of months ago and was unable to shoot in
Sunday's match so was not present to re-
ceive the silver lazy Susan as the first
prize. In second place was Karl Schau-
gaard just one point behind Ted and both
with an average of 1055.
The scores at the end of this article are
for the yearly aggregate matches while
the context of the article is from the
matches of Sunday.
Some Never Learn
Some of the shooters will never learn
that it's dynamite to pony up a buck and
challenge a target after it has been re-
checked. Mort Kresteller, the peninsula
auto dealer, learned via the buck route.
Looking thru his scope he claimed his
score should have been 8 points higher
than as shown. Up comes the target.
Away goes the buck. A sad and sorrier
Mort as his scope failed to see that the
fat "8" right on the line and just out of
scope range. Our advice to Mort was to
Byi J. Ross DUNNIGAN
have Santa bring him a new scope that
shows the whole target and not only the
black.
Had a chat with Captain Dick Gadd,
U. S. Army, who has just returned from
a tour of duty in Japan. AVhile in Japan
he teamed up with Major Bill Hancock
who 5'ou all know as one of our top shoot-
ers— in fact he was on the Olympic Team
again this year. Dick tells us that Bill is
in good shape and still making the boys
sit up and take notice of his scores.
Ted Ei.ton
Double Action
All "Pedro" Burrel, ace Immigrant
Agent, was bug eyed with wonderment
and amazement when he looked over the
guys on the line and spotted Bill Madden
of Benicia, shooting his timed and rapid
fire string double action. Al was of the
opinion that Buffalo Bill and Hopalong
Cassidy were the only double action
shooters who were able to hit anything
they shot at. We might add as an after
thought that Bill only shot the one match
in the grand western wild west style and
in the other matches went back to his sin-
gle action method and with much better
res\ilts, too!
Then we have the case of Bob Hill
who is still wondering who put that fifth
shot on his target but when Bob was
shooting one of those Spanish "Star"
guns and in all probability didn't know
when to stop jamming shells into it as
it's a tricky gun to use. Or maybe the
gun, being Spanish, wasn't used to our
ways of shooting and just took an extra
shot for luck. Another gent who was
quite disturbed along these lines was "M.
D." McVey, of the Olympic Club who
found an extra shot on his target. How-
ever, Mac wasn't disturbed about it as
it's old stuff to him so he just took his
time in the alibi run and gained a couple
of more points thereby.
San Jose Matches
The San Jose Pistol Club had thirty
shooters at their November 5th match
which was very gratifying to them as it
shows the shooting gents must like the
matches. The winner this month was
Jay Dickerson of the San Jose Pistol
Club. An extra medal was given in the
marksman class due to the increased
attendance.
Bob Chow, the shooting oriental, was
just released, for the second time from a
25-month hitch in the navy and is gonna
be around from now on to make the Mas-
ter shooters hew to the line. Bob started
off with a poor score in the first match
but from then on was in the medal class
in every other match either in first or sec-
ond place. Look out for Bob "O'Chow"
as he is Irishly called.
Dick Thomas, owner of the Public
Target Range and captain of the Public
Target Range team is quite proud of his
boys as they won Sunday's "B" Class
team match and also the championship of
the Class "B" teams.
Roseburg at Helm
The Coast Card League, Inc., an-
nounced that the officers for the coming
season will be with Evar Roseberg at
the helm with Art Gibson as vice-chair-
man. AVe understand Jack Valerga is also
on the board of directors bench and in
due time will be back again with us
pistol shooting.
And of all the people whom we didn't
expect to see was Paul Wormser of the
S&W canned goods outfit. Paul hasn't
been shooting for a long spell and de-
cided to come out once more and give the
guns another tryout.
Bill Koehlner is very mad at the gent
standing alongside of him for having shot
five shots on his target. The reason Bill
is so mad is because the five shots by the
culprit were better than his own shots
and he couldn't figure out a way to keep
them.
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Midnight Manhunt
The first shots were fired at 1 :10 a.m.
on the morning of November 7, 1952.
Five bullets spraying from the flaming
muzzle of a light caliber hand gun, one
of them finding a fleshy target a feu-
feet away . . . and for the second time
in less than two months the blue uniform
of a San Francisco officer was stained
dark crimson by the blood that oozed
from a gunshot wound received in the
line of duty.
Chief English
Officer George Carrozi sat down ab-
ruptly, feeling, for the moment, more like
a man who had ben punched in the
stomach than one who had been shot.
Then he emptied his thirty-eight at the
shadowy figures that dashed down the
gloom of Girard Street toward safety.
The exchange of gunfire touched off one
of the largest manhunts in the recent his-
tory of the San Francisco Police Depart-
ment. But the story did not start with
George Carrozi. In fact it did not even
begin on the San Francisco side of the
Bay.
It was Tuesday, November 4th, 1952.
Election Day. No one had their minds
on much of anything except the picking
of a chief executive for the L^nited States
and representatives to Congress and other
elective officers.
Of course there were exceptions. Peo-
ple stood by deathbeds as they do on every
day of the year and cared little about the
outcome at the polls. Others smashed
up their cars and were carted off to hos-
pitals . A few thousand bartenders voted,
then wandered around aimlessly, asking
each other why their days off always had
to come when nothing was doing.
And in the enlisted barracks at Ham-
ilton Air Force Base a pair of airmen
hatched a plan to finance a night's out-
ing. The plan included firearms and a
Novato druggist. The first job was ap-
parently well planned and cased.
Just at the closing hour the airmen
approached the Marin County pharma-
cist with drawn guns and cold, threaten-
ing voices.
"This is a stickup. Do what you are
told and you won't get hurt."
The druggist stared at the menacing
little weapons, moved his gaze to the
faces of the men who held them, and
complied. A few moments later he found
himself riding wildly through the Marin
County hills in his own car. And shortly
thereafter he was relieved of $130 and
his wrist watch.
A few hours passed. The enlisted air-
men made their way across the Golden
Gate Bridge and into San Francisco.
They spent a good chunk of the $130 and
started looking for a source of added re\-
enue. Seamen Alfus D. Cowley of 445
Lakeview Avenue appeared to be a good
prospect. The two young men forced
their way into his car, poked guns in his
back and forced him to drive them to a
deserted area. There they emptied his
pockets and found themselves richer by
the staggering sum of three dollars.
Three days passed and the duo re-
mained inactive. Then, early Friday eve-
ning they headed from the air force base
toward San Francisco. At nine o'clock
they felt the need for funds. At nine
forty-five P. M. they watched Vincent
Ortez of 2800 San Bruno Avenue mo\-
ing through the nightly routine of clos-
ing his service station. Seconds later they
invaded the station and produced their
guns.
"Get into your car," one of them or-
dered. "Take the money bag with you."
Ortiz complied and looked back for
instructions as the pair climbed in be-
hind him.
"Drive," one of the gunmen ordered.
Ortiz started the engine, slid the car
into gear and rolled it out of the service
station. ^Vhen he had gone about six
blocks he was ordered to pull up at the
curb.
"All right, give us the money and get
out," one of the airmen directed. "Don't
call for the cops or we'll come back and
get you."
Ortiz had barely reached the sidewalk
when the car roared away into the dark-
ness. He stood silently in the gloom
until the twin tail lights of his car ap-
peared to merge into one. It did not take
long. Then he headed for a telephone.
Minutes later every patrol car in the city
had a description of the bandits and the
victim's car.
Hours passed. For a while it appeared
that the bandits, who had escaped with
$150 in addition to the car, had made
their escape good. The vehicle was be-
coming just another number on the hot
car file. A fresh number, however. And
the holdup was another case for the rob-
bery detail.
Shorth' after one A.M., George Car-
rozzi, a beat man with three \ears' expe-
rience on the force was tra\elling alone
through the shadows of Girard Street.
Like most officers Carrozzi watched li-
cense plates as a matter of course. He
did a double take when the holdup car
passed. There was no doublt in his mind
that it uas the right car or that it con-
tained the right men. 1 he license number
and 'the description of the bandits had
been broadcast regularly during the past
three hours.
Inspector Frank Ahern
Carrozzi did not have a radio handy.
The nearest call box was some distance
away and any^vay a call to communica-
tions would probably let the holdup man
escape. But he did have his own car. His
next movements were almost the result
of reflex action.
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Personal Identification In Early America
During those years directly preceding
the over-trustful use of anthropometry
in American law enforcement, only
crude and unsystematic attempts were
made to establish and record personal
identity. It is little wonder that Bertil-
lon's offering was welcomed enthusiasti-
cally. Most of the larger centers of
civilization saw crime conditions that
were frankly appalling, and dire need
existed for both punitive and determin-
ative recourses. Popular resorts, com-
mon to nearly all countries, including
Colonial America, embraced tattooing,
branding, and even more sanguinary
mutilation. These, and especially brand-
ing, were then adjudged to serve the
double purpose of identification and pun-
ishment. Brand marks were used by law
in Plymouth as early as 1658, the prac-
tice continuing until well into the 19th
century. Throughout this period, cur-
rent customs also included flogging,
dragging through the streets by oxen, the
pillory, the severing of one or both ears,
together with more vital, if less conspicu-
ous, disfigurement. In branding, the fa-
vorite anatomical areas were the fore-
head, cheeks, breast, forearm and hands.
Little Moderation
The type of ofifense was often indi-
cated by its initial leter, such as "M"
for murder, and "T" for theft; fre-
quently these were burned into the ball
of the defendant's thumb. History at-
tests that, on exceptional occasions, mod-
eration tempered the severe Colonial en-
forcement program, when now and then
the gesture of branding was symbolic
only, and the offender was lightly touch-
ed with a cold iron. Furthermore, it is
recorded that a prisoner might also, in
rare circumstances, bribe the official to
burn a trice less deeply than was cus-
tomary when applying the heated metal.
But from all indications it would appear
that these extenuations were far from
common.
It is noteworthy that many of the
more radical devices of marking and
maiming, as practiced in early America,
are not to be found in English law
proper, and very probably were the in-
vention of uncompromising Puritans and
Quakers, whose newly-acquired religious
freedom may have somewhat overstepped
the boundaries of tolerance. In this con-
nection, it should be noted that branding
and other equally barbarous inflictions
were rigidly enforced under sanction
of the now benignly-esteemed William
By B. C. Bridges
This is the first of a scries of articles
prepared for the Police and Peace Of-
ficers Journal by Mr. Bridges. He
is one of the world's foremost authorities
on fingerprints and police science. He is
now teaching at the College of
San Francisco.
B. C. Bridges
Penn within his "City of Brotherly
Love."
Puritan Justice
But even stern Puritan "justice"
could be diverted from its bitter course
by the touch of Fate, through unforeseen
contingency, and those decades immedi-
ately preceding the "Days of '76" saw
daunting times in New America. French
and English interests were in hostile con-
test for the prized Ohio Valley, and hot
friction arose between the Colonists who
severally knew these countries as their
home lands. General dissention was
manifested in a rising resentment against
the injustices of British rule, national
crisis becoming acute with the historic
"Stamp Ace" of 1765. A scant five years
later witnessed the "Boston Massacre,"
followed by the memorable "Tea Party"
in 1773, when the seething flames of
revolution burst forth in earnest, sun-
dering the already-weakened bonds that
linked Great Britain with her resentful
offspring.
No Time For Identification
A zealous citizenr\', with previous
civic interests divided between the burn-
ing of witches and the "civilizing" of
Indians (who were the only true "Amer-
icans"), found their tiny ant hill trod
by Destiny, and accordingly, scurried in
apprehension, forgetful the while of their
less-pertinent enterprises. Thus, the
science of identification lapsed in the
New World. After the Revolution, the
period up to 1849 brought many mo-
mentous events that left little time for
considering such trivialties as "personal
identification."
But a directive hand had once more
touched Time's winding scroll, and those
years following the discovery of gold in
California found that state dubiously
populous with motley Argonauts. Un-
der the fleeting aegis of newly gained
riches, hitherto honest men became flag-
rant violators of human harmony. Nor
was there any dearth of professional evil-
doers, who were lured by Fortune's
flickering flambeau from every quarter
of the globe. The historic and western
portal of San Francisco sheltered an am-
biguously variegated assemblage; mur-
derous gamblers from IVIexico, Chinese
highbinder tong men, and exconvicts
from Australian penal colonies. These
latter were especially dangerous and
troublesome, being both "jail clever" and
vicious, and were known by a current
sobriquet as "Sydney Ducks."
Acute Condition
Enforcement officials and all peace
officers were confronted with an acute
condition ; once again, emergency arose
to recall the importance of personal
identification to the conscience of a gen-
eral public that heeded with the re-
actions of a fire singed though thrice
warned child.
Together with the renowned Al-
phonse Bertillon, France also gave the
world a no less important, though per-
haps more humble contributor to the
identification field in the French scient-
ist, M. Daguerre, who, in 1839, pub-
lished the description of a method of
photographic reproduction, developed by
himself, which still bears his name — the
daguerreotype. The process employed a
plate of metallic silver treated with
iodine fumes which converted its surface
into a thin coating of silver iodide. After
the image had been impressed by the ex-
posure, which was necessarily a long
one, the plate was removed to a dark
room, and treated with vapor of metallic
mercury, which formed a graduated de-
posit upon the recorded image, thus cre-
ating a "positive" likeness. Although
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the results were practical, as still existent
specimens attest, a marked disadvantage
was presented in the lengthy exposures
required, a most undesirable factor in
criminal photography. Yet, despite these
circumstances, the daguerreotype process
was another link in the long and varied
chain of evolution in identification.
Criminals Photographed
The adaptation of this facility to re-
quirements in San Francisco was con-
ceived by Capt. I. \y. Lees, of the city
police department, who, on December 5,
1854, began having local criminals pho-
tographed. This custom continued for
some years, with technical progress in
photographic science adding accumula-
tive merit to the method. Eventually,
the pictures were placed in books, several
hundred to the \olume, the photographs
being supplemented by criminal histories
and intimate descriptions of the indi-
viduals. It has been authoritatively as-
serted that this custom, originating in
San Francisco, later spread to other
cities and many foreign countries, in-
cluding France, where it was eagerly in-
ducted by Bertillon into his "synthetic"
system.
Throughout the succeeding years, San
Francisco and all other American cities
employed their various makeshifts, await-
ing, the while, some clear sighted discov-
erer to retrieve an instinctive endowment
from the primordial. During the year
1880, however, at least one ready thinker
in San Francisco had noted the unique
characteristics of his skin patterns,
through ink-stained fingers casually
pressed against a blotter. This was Mr.
Isaiah West Tabor, a photographer
whose place of business was first located
in the Hibernia Bank Building at No. 8
Montgomery Street, and whose advertis-
ing offered the inviting advantage of an
elevator.
Fingerprints Ignored
With this discovery of fingerprints,
the dawn of understanding brightened,
and Taber saw its radiance. Further in-
vestigation and research disclosed an in-
herent benison of man's early ancestors;
and Taber voiced his enthusiasm to the
harried authorities, advocating the use of
fingerprinting to supply the current
needs, and more especially to identify
the immigrant Chinese, whose influx
could have been much better regulated
with the adoption of Taber's suggestions.
But Taber's beacon of enlightenment
was kindled in a city of the blind, and
once again "civilized" men ignored a
time tested boon that long since insured
the survival of their prehistoric forbears.
Amazing results sometimes develop
from unassuming sources, as is well
proven by the modest article on skin
patterns written by Dr. Henry Faulds,
which appeared in "Nature," on Oc-
tober 28, 1880. It would, of course, be
impossible to determine the number,
much less the identity, of all who may
have noted Dr. Faulds' contribution.
However, its effects are recognized by
the immediate and wide interest in a
subject which had fallen into compara-
tive obscurity. It is quite possible that
Taber may have read Dr. Faulds'
article; it is certain that Sir Francis
Galton found it an inspiration, as he
personally admitted.
Thumb Print
Shortly after the appearance of Faulds'
technical outline, a government expedi-
tion was engaged in a geological survev
in New Mexico, then a frontier terri-
tory, the executive staff including Mr.
Gilbert Thompson, who had been an
engineer with the Army of the Potomac.
Perhaps Thompson was a subscriber to
"Nature." At any rate, one of his fa-
vored practices constitutes an important
event in fingerprint history.
Thompson's duties included the issu-
ing of salary vouchers to members of the
party ; and to insure protection from
alteration, he habitually impressed his
own thumb-print over the amount of the
check. One such document, still on
record, was made out to a worker bear-
ing the dubiously suggestive by name of
"Lying Bob," and read as follows:
Mr. Jones, Sutler, will pay to Lying
Bob seventv-five dollars.
Gilbert Thompson
U. S. G. S.
00
$75,100
(In the original, Thompson's
thumb-print is stamped here
over the figures.)
First Modern Prints
Even as introduced, for a precaution
against forgery, this usage may be the
first latter day employment of finger-
prints in the United States, although
their earth recorded importance had been
long appreciated, as shown by the nu-
merous and diversified prehistoric indica-
tions from Nova Scotia to the Pacific
Slope.
Like homing intuition and the many
other instinctive capabilities of man's
early ancestors, the inherent skill to fol-
low a spoor and to recognize the signifi-
cance of skin patterns was submerged by
civilization, but from time to time an as-
sociation of ideas has reanimated the
spark of intelligence, frequently with sur-
prising results.
The utilitarian application of finger-
prints was suggested in 1885 by a now
unknown supporter in Cincinnati, who
advocated their impression on railroad
tickets as a bar to misuse. With a density
that passes understanding, the idea was
summarily rejected b\- transportation offi-
cials, on the basis that "it might annoy
the passengers" ; this attitude suggests a
decisively biased discrimination, in the
face of such other rigorous and innumer-
able discomforts as were inevitable with
that era's train service.
Thumb Pictures
Additional publicity was given in
1886, when Joseph T. James of Miami
University, published an article entitled
"Thumb Pictures," in which he set forth
the pertinent fact that papillary designs
of the friction surfaces remain constant
through life, and differ with the skin of
every human being. His \aluable treatise
reads in part :
"The Chinese make use of these facts
in the identification of their major crim-
inals, at least in part of the empire. We
photograph our criminals ; they take the
prints of their thumbs. These are col-
lected in a file, and, if the delinquent
should fall into the hands of the police,
another print is taken and serves as mate-
rial for comparison. The Chinese say
their method is more reliable and much
simpler than photography, since the crim-
inal may make his face unrecognizable
through changes in wearing his hair or
beard, and other artificial means."
This illustration suggests that Mr.
James had made some investigation on
the subject ; coming from such an author-
itative source, his writing must have
awakened considerable interest.
Mark Twain Contributes
Another fingerprint milestone was
erected on the pathway of literature in
1893, by Mark Twain, in his classic de-
tective story, "Pudd'nhead Wilson." This
lively tale was heartily acclaimed, as
were all of the offerings from the facile
pen of that lovable literary giant; but
in this case, the applause was tinged with
an undertone of skepticism regarding
the plausibility of the chronicle's pro-
tagonist, who, during his remarkable ac-
tivities, rectified the confused identity of
twins, and secured conviction in a homi-
cide trial, on fingerprint evidence. An
ignoble comment on popular wisdom and
a sad paradox was this, wherein modern
man derided the authenticity of that
which long ago had aided indispensably
in making his very existence possible.
Repeatedly, fingerprints had tendered
their time proven service to solve the
many and perplexing problems of modern
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Mrs. Voorhies found a paper bag and
turned toward the rack which held the
eclairs. A change came over the youth's
face as she did so. The cruel corners of
his mouth curled downward in a positive
sneer. His eyes narrowed to tiny, venom-
ous slits and the trembling increased. For
a moment he stood poised behind her,
arms tense, hands deep in his overcoat
pockets. The woman placed a pair of
eclairs into the bag, carefully wrapping
each one separately in oiled paper. Six
eclairs went into the sack, then seven.
The youth stiffened. His right hand
emerged from the pocket of the over-
coat, white knuckled as it curled tightly
around a hickory stick which looked for
all the world like a policeman's billy
club. He raised it high above his head,
stretching on tiptoe like a tennis player
about to deliver a cannon ball serve. The
woman spoke:
"Will a dozen be enough, Charlie?"
"Plenty." He spoke through tight,
tense lips. "Just right."
The woman caught the strange, snarl-
ing undertone. She paused as she reached
for the eighth eclair. Then the club came
smashing down in a crushing arc. The
woman slumped forward abruptly, then
fell heavily across the top of another
cookie can, hands clutched close to her
stomach. A finger caught between her
dress and the razor sharp edge of the can
and was sheared of? abruptly. She
screamed in agony, then tumbled on, to
the floor.
For the moment the youth stood star-
ing at her, amazement mirrored in his
eyes. She had received that violent blow,
yet remained unconscious. She was lying
on the floor now, head facing the rear of
the store, screaming violently.
Charlie ran to the front door, turned
the key in the lock, found the light
switch with practiced hands, then darted
back to the woman. He stifled her
screams with his hands as he dragged
her back to the apartment in the rear,
never noticing that his cap fell to the
floor as he did so. He tossed the squirm-
ing, helpless woman into a chair, then
started to work with his club again. The
second blow stilled her screams, but he
hit her many times, just to make sure.
When Mrs. Voorhies lay limp and
silent in her chair, the youth worked
slower and with more deliberation. First
he found a length of rope in the rear of
the apartment and went to work on the
inert body. The line cut deep into her
flesh as he tied first the arms and then
the ankles. She fell to the floor with a
resounding thud.
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1718 Mariposa Road
One Mile South of Fairgrounds on 99 Hiway
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
HOTEL LORRAINE
STEAM HEATED FOR COMFORT
18 South Center Street Phone 2-9139
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
NEW SAN JOAQUIN HOTEL
243 East Weber Avenue Phone 2-9547
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
ERIC E. ROSENBERG. M.D.
DISEASES OF THE SKIN
Medico-Dental Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Day 3-3919
Night 2-6854
Anderson Refrigeration Co.
SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION
814 Monroe Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
CAPPS BROS.
Manufacturers of
HARVESTER PARTS - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
MILLER ALMOND HULLERS
435 So. Aurora Street Phone 6-6889
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
GRACO CORP.
TRACTORS - TRUCKS
MACHINERY
400 South Wilson Way
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
GARRIGAN'S CANDY SERVICE
Distributors of
CARDINET CANDY PRODUCTS
422 East Jefferson Phone 5-5589
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
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THE GOLD RUSH RESTAURANT
IS NOW EQUIPPED TO DO CATERING
FOR ANY SIZE BANQUET OR PARTY.
26 South Sutler Street Phone 3-0290
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Anderson Cartage and
Warehouse Co.
Jack Anderson
430 North Aurora Street Phone 2-6502
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
John Ratto, Jr.
Ray Wells
American Ambulance Service
414 East Miner Avenue Phone 6-6869
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 8-891 I
MANTHEY BROS.
AWNINGS - TENTS - TARPAULINS
CANVAS GOODS
MADE TO ORDER VENETIAN BLINDS
WINDOW SHADES
420 North California Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
EMPIRE BEVERAGE CO.
EASTSIDE BEER - PABST BLUE
RIBBON BEER - GALLO WINES
GIBSON FRUIT WINES
1030 East Church Street Telephone 2-5730
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 3-0152
RISSO & NELSON
WHOLESALE FRUIT AND PRODUCE
OTRUS FRUITS A SPECIALTY
1626 East Channel Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phones: 7-7877 - 7-7878
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 43
BAROSSO & KELLY
S. A Barosso C. W. KcUy
GROWERS • PACKERS • SHIPPERS
Magnolia and F Streets
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
COMBINING QUALITY WITH ECONOMY
TO BUILD BEAUTIFUL HOMES
GOLDEN GATE REALTY CO.
4134 No. EI Dorado
STOCKTON
Phone 8-8619
CALIFORNIA
Satisfied that his victim was bound se-
curely, the youth turned his attention to
the store. On a high shelf at the rear of
the store he found what he wanted. Gin-
gerly he lifted the can from its shelf
and brought it back to a position beside
the woman. Next he turned his attention
to the cash register. It was almost empty.
Wildly he rushed through the store
and apartment, searching for possible
hiding places for funds. He opened
drawers and closed them angrily, then
turned his attention to the bed and couch
cushions. They did not surrender a soli-
tary dime. Mrs. Voorhies' purse was
equally empty. He dashed to the cigar
counter and stuffed his pockets full of
cigars and cigarettes. Then he paused,
staring silently at the gloomy shelves
around him. Only the street lights illum-
inated the scene. He realized that to
search for funds without lights was a
futile task. To search for them with
lights would be fatal. Too late he real-
ized that the flaw in his plans lay there.
He would never find Mrs. Voorhies'
"Heaps of money." The youth shrugged,
then turned his attention to the task at
hand. He had to destroy the evidence.
And to do that he had to destroy Mrs.
Voorhies. There was no choice in the
matter.
After due deliberation, Charlie re-
turned to the still form in the living
room, picked up the empty can he had
found, then moved to a kerosene barrel
at the rear of the store. He let the fluid
flow until the can was brimming and the
volatile fluid slopped over and puddled
on the floor. Then he splashed the con-
tents of the can about the store.
One can, then another, then a third.
Enough gasoline to start a roaring in-
ferno. The last can he saved for the
woman herself, dousing her clothes with
it liberally. Then he tossed the container
aside and ignited a match. He dropped
it to the floor. Within a matter of sec-
onds the place was a furnace from hades.
Flames licked across the floor and up the
walls and shelves. 1 hey darted toward
the feet of the arsonist, then retreated.
He moved toward the door, sure his
task was completed. .As he did the flames
reached the prostrate woman and ignited
her clothing.
The first scream stopped him dead in
his tracks. He was free of the fire now.
It was not burning in the front of the
store, would not for a while. A second
scream ripped through the oven hot air,
shriller, more piercing than the fist one.
Charlie gazed at the street, then back at
the woman. Flames licked dangerously
close to the doorway.
Telephone 5-5689
ERNEST C. GRINlR, M.D.
405 Medico-Dental Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
San Joaquin Laundry Association
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
LIDO CLUB
111 NORTH WILSON WAY
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Hobbs-Parsons Company
Wholesale Produce
FRESNO
STOCKTON
NOBLE HOTEL
Reasonable Daily and Weekly Rates
19 No. Sutter Phone 2-9094
PACIFIC HOTEL
234 East Market Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Jack Candreva, Residence Telephone 3-7532
Bill I vers. Residence Telephone 4-1050
IVERS VAN AND STORAGE
LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE MOVING
Telephone 2-4279
91 S EAST MARKET STREET
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Jack's Washing Machine Service
Factory Authorized Sales and Service
Maytag, Whirlpool Automatic, General
Electric, A. B. C, Blackstone.
Parts and Repairs for All Makes
Thirty Years in the Washer Business
148 So. California Street Phone 3-2465
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 5-0265
Maurice D. Soares, Pres.
CHAPEL OF THE PALMS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
202 S. California Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
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RICHARDS HOTEL
Alice Richards, Manager
1 South El Dorado Street Phone 6-6440
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Colonial Ice Cream Company
WHOLESALE • RETAIL
145 W. Channel Street
STOCKTON
Telephone 2-1429
CALIFORNIA
W. E. McGILLVRAY
Wholesa/e Produce
41 North Hunter Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MARK TWAIN HOTEL
CLEAN . . . COMFORTABLE
426 Market Street
STOCKTON
Phone 8-8981
CALIFORNIA
BENJAMIN WINICK. M.D.
HELEN'S DONUT SHOP
— Wholesale - Retail
COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE
SPECIAL ORDERS FOR PARTIES
125 N. Californ iaStreet
STOCKTON
Phone 4-3611
CALIFORNIA
CHAS. F. RICH
H. P. FISHER TILE AND MARBLE CO.
AND STOCKTON TILE COMPANY
4780 E. Fremont Street
STOCKTON
Phone 3-0636
CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-9816
Licensed - Bonded
HENRY BAUMGARTNER
FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR
WORK GUARANTEED
Residence: 1964 East Eighth Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
He should run. But he couldn't take
a chance on that screaming. She was
yelling loud enough to wake the dead. A
phrase slipped into his mind. She was
yelling bloody murder. That was it.
Bloody murder. How often had he heard
the phrase as a child. It had to stop. Half
the town would be here any minute..
The youth darted back into the blaz-
ing rear apartment. It took only a split
second to orient himself in spite of the
smoke and flames, to find the blazing
body of the woman and drag her, still
shrieking for mercy, to the bathroom.
Charles Simpson
For a moment he considered attempt-
ing to put out the fire. To douse the
Hames and try to save the woman's life.
But he could not. As she lay, still
screaming, on the tile floor beneath him,
he weighed the odds. As long as she lived
there were no odds. She would identify
him immediately. And he would live for
a long time behind bars. The hickory
club came out of the overcoat pocket and
went into action a third time. The
screaming stopped abruptly.
The youth turned. The delay could
have been fatal. Already the living room
of the apartment was a wall of flames.
Another section of the blaze burned
brightly in the front of the store. Char-
lie held his hand over his mouth and
darted through the furnace. Orange
tongues of flame darted toward him like
angry snakes. His feet felt baked within
his shoes. He stumbled, staggered a little,
then made it to the door. The fire was
was getting closer. Any minute now
someone would see it and turn in an
alarm. He had to get out.
OTTO ALLGOEWER
FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR
22 South Monroe Street
STOCKTON
Phone 2-3129
CALIFORNIA
Mor-Pak Preserving Corporation
Packers of the Famous
AUNT MARY'S ELBERTA PEACHES
FANCY KADOTA FIGS
FANCY WHOLE PEELED APRICOTS
P. O. BOX 391
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
Delta Distributing Company
LUCKY LAGER
"It's Lucky When You Live in California"
1041 West Weber Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Day Phone 2-5273 Nile Phone 3-4568
BLINCOE TRUCKING CO.
F. E. Blincoe. Jr.
"SERVICE AT ITS BEST"
2431 Mariposa Road
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-92 19
Otto and Belle White
MOTHERS MODERN HOTEL
CONVENIENT • COMFORTABLE
REASONABLE
1446 Mariposa Road
One-Half Mile South on Highway 99
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Office Phone 4-771 I
Res, Phone 4-4935
RALPH PANELLA • Trucking
2150 East Fremont Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
WATERFRONT INN
E. J. Cuneo
MIXED DRINKS
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
HOTEL SHERMAN
Wm. and Marie Murray
32 So. Sutter Street Telephone 8-8501
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
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Phone 3 4435 Evening Phone 2-6704
LEROY A. WASHBURN
REAL ESATE
INSURANCE - NOTARY - TAX SERVICE
628 East Main Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4-0260
Res. Phone 4-6027
Cochella, Henning & Dunn
GENERAL INSURANCE
Bank of America Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-6881
Phone 3-8116
COSTA BROS.
Growers and Shippers
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
OfBce: Union and Lafayette Streets
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
CHANSLOR & LYON CO.
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND EQUIPMENT
421 North Hunter Phone Stockton 9-9011
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 4-2582 or 8-8377
JACK HANNA - Music Studio
PIANIST • TEACHER • BANDLEADER
24 South California Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Dial 5-0296
Jesse J. Inman
INMAN'S INC.
REALTORS, INSURANCE. LOANS, NOTARY
Agents for
BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC GARDENS
307 East Weber Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Garrow and Bowman
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Save on Your Insurance
... See TED BUNN . . .
632 North Carolina
STOCKTON
Telephone 8-8671
CALIFORNIA
ATA TIRE SERVICE
TIRES - CUSTOM RECAPPING - BATTERIES
ACCESSORIES - SEAT COVERS
"Our Treads Are Miles Ahead"
170S So. EI Dorado
STOCKTON
Dial 4-4578
CALIFORNIA
Fumbling, ilespciatf now, he searched
for the lock. It had been so easy to find.
Now it seemed impossible. Sweat
streamed down his face as he groped
with sweaty palms. Ten seconds. Thirty
seconds. It seemed like thirt\- centuries.
He was near collapse when his hand
finally closed over the key. And as he
opened the door and darted out into the
fog-swept night he heard the screaming
start again behind him. Charlie glanced
up and down the street ! There was no
one in sight. No one had heard the
screams or seen the fire yet. She would
just ha\e to go ahead and scream. Let
her burn to death. He had tried to finish
her. He pulled the door closed behind
him and dashed off into the gloom. 'The
important thing was to get away now.
He could not afford to be seen near the
store when someone turned in the fire
alarm.
The killer ran two blocks along
Forty-eighth Avenue before he slowed to
a walk. Satisfied at last that he was in
the clear he moved more slowly, waiting
to catch his breath. It had been easy.
And still no fire alarm. He wondered
when someone would see the fire.
In the distance he could see the num-
ber seven streetcar approaching. He
waited for it in the safety zone. It was
just what he needed. The streetcar
would turn up Irving Street and run
east, toward his home. He could get off
a block from his house. ^Vhile he waited,
he mopped the grime and perspiration
from his face. A moment later the lum-
bering steel giant slowed, its brakes
squealed, and it came to a stop. He
dropped the right change into a coin box
and pushed quickly past the conductor
to a seat in the rear.
The lights were brilliant after the
darkness. Bright, glaring and white. 'Too
brilliant. He glanced at his overcoat. It
was splashed with blood from top to
bottom. He scrounged down in his seat
and tried to look inconspicuous. It was
not easy to do in that light, even if the
car was almost empt)'. 'That was the
trouble. There were one or two other
people in his section. Only one or two.
A woman had her back to him and
seemed to be minding her own business.
But the man, sitting sideways and read-
ing the newspaper was different. Every
now and then the killer was sure he
glanced at him. Once he looked at him
for a long time. A deep, penetrating
stare. Trying to make some sense out
of the blood. Charlie was sure of that.
And he knew people remember things
like blood. The red fluid makes an im-
pression.
Phone 2-4855
HESCO MANUFACTURING CO.
Frank Carpino
MANUFACTURERS - ENGINEERS
TOOL AND DIE MAKERS - MACHINISTS
METAL STAMPING
2020 Stewart Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Stockton Electric Motor Repair
MOTOR REWINDING AND REPAIRS
1324 East Miner Avenue Telephone 4-4913
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 8-8541
P.. O. Box 1289
L. F. GRIMSLEY, Inc.
944 East Scotts Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-0593 Residence 4-5731
Sinox and Di-Nitro Distributor
Valor Brand
Dusting Sulphurs - Wettable Sulphurs
Insecticides - Spray Materials
FLOYD BROOKS
P. O. Box 1362 Weber Ave. at Commerce
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
S. M. McGAW CO.
CONTRACTORS
307 Elks Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DICK'S DRIVE INN
1301 Harding Way Phone 2-9540
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
99 MARKET
MEATS, CaiOCERlES AND VEGETABLES
2031 McKinley Ave. Phone 2-4763
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
HOME WIRING CO.
CONTRACTORS
615 W. Fremont Street Phone 3-0262
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
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ART PEHL - Signs
A COMPLETE SIGN SERVICE
TRUCK PAINTING
1616 Cherokee Lane
STOCKTON
Telephone 7-7652
CALIFORNIA
9UALITY DISTRIBUTING CO.
Distributor of Franzi Wines
BLATZ BEER
Phone 2-4293
CALIFORNIA
31 South Aurora Street
STOCKTON
ETS-HOKIN & GALVAN
ELECTRICIANS
Fire Prevention Equipment
Westinghouse Appliances
233 No. San Joaquin St. Telephone 5-SS21
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DR. E. G. HERMOSILLO
ASHLEY C. MEHRTEN
Designing - Machine Work - Welding - Repair
Work - Builder of Farm Machinery
411 So. Aurora St.
STOCKTON
Telephone 4-7613
CALIFORNIA
ELLIS GARAGE
Trucks - Tractors - Automobiles . . All Types
Dayton Tires - For Complete Motor Service,
Telephone 4-4909
New Address: 2226 North Wilson Way
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
FORTY -NINE DRUG CO.
Charles P. Michelotti
901 N Yosemite St., Cor. Poplar Phone 2-5143
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DEAN'S MARKET
2301 East Vine
STOCKTON
Phone 2-9738
CALIFORNIA
EMIL'S
Fur Shoppe
Fine Furs - Designing and Remodeling
1247 North Monroe Street Phone 3-0533
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
QUALITY UPHOLSTERING
By Chas. Berluccelli
Recovering • Repairing • Restyling
6231/, W. Fremont Phone 3-9S64
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone: 4-3438 TWX: SK 28-X
Friedman Bag Company, inc.
Manufacturers and Importers
Burlap Bags - Twine - Cotton Bags
130 W. Channel St. Stockton, Calif.
Lodi Plant: 412 S Sacramento St., Phone 640
Stockton Plant: Charier Way at W. P .Tracks
Ed. Spiekerman Concrete Pipe Co.
Stockton Office: P. O. Box 534; Phone 4-4052
LODI CALIFORNIA
Bus. Telephone 2-0494 Res. Telephone 3-013 1
Refrigeration Specialty Service
Kelvinator Refrigerators, Electric Ranges, Coils,
Parts, Air Conditioning, Condensing Units, Home
Freezers, Display Cases, Walk-In Boxes.
13 38 - 1340 E Miner Ave. Stockton, Calif.
Phone 2-7340
BROUWER MOTOR CO.
NEW AND USED CARS
520 No. EI Dorado St. John J. Brouwer, Owner
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Night Phone 4-4254
Of course the man with the newspaper
was wearing glasses with extra heavy
lenses. Probably he could not see very
far. Or could he? Maybe he was a de-
tective. Sometimes detectives wore dis-
guises. Charlie had read about that. By
the time the car turned off on Lincoln
Avenue it seemed that the man was do-
ing nothing but look at him. But how
could he have found out so fast?
The killer did not wait to find out.
He dropped ofE the car and dashed across
the broad street to Golden Gate Park.
He had to get rid of the overcoat. Bury
it. That was what he had to do. Bury it.
No one would think of looking in the
park.
He found some soft, freshly turned
earth and scrabbled at it with his fingers.
Before long he had excavated a broad,
shallow hole. He fumbled in the over-
coat pockets to make sure they were
empty. There was nothing there but the
club. He left that in the pocket and
folded the coat neatly before placing it
in the hole. Then he reached for his cap.
His groping fingers touched his fog
dampened hair.
The cap ! He remembered then. He
had not thought about it when it drop-
ped to the floor of the store. At the mo-
ment he had been too busy dragging his
victim into the rooms at the rear. Now
it was too late. They would find the
cap and get him. That was all they
needed. Just one small clue. The cops
were smart. It was enough.
For a moment he knelt, trembling in
the darkness. The game was up. It was
too late to go back and get it. Much too
late. By now a crowd would have gath-
ered and the flames would have con-
sumed the entire store. No fire depart-
ment could arrive in time to put out the
blaze Charlie had started.
Suddenly the youth grinned. His tense
body relaxed. The fire! Of course. He
should have thought of that sooner. By
now the cap was a charred cinder in a
building full of them. There was no evi-
dence. None at all. Not in the building,
anyway. Only the overcoat. And it
would be safe in the park. He pulled the
earth over it, tamped it down, then fur-
rowed it a little so that it would look
like the cultivated ground around it. A
moment later he was walking up Lincoln
Street without a care in the world. He
was in the clear. It had been a cinch.
He felt like whistling. In fact he would
have if he had not been afraid of draw-
ing attention to himself. As it was no
one noticed him as he proceeded home-
ward.
YOUR MARKET
For Top Quality Groceries
Meats - Vegetables - Liquors
Visit Our Adjoining Variety Store
1255 Buena Vista Phone 9-9143
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
COOL CORNER
AS THE NAME IMPLIES
703 South Center Street Phone 2-9426
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL
ROOMS . . . DAY, WEEK, MONTH
106 East Main Phone 2-9803
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
NEW CAVOUR HOTEL
Tony Banchero
3 06 South Union Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
L. R. Cramer. Mgr. Established 1919
CRAMER COLLECTION SERVICE
Bonded and Licensed - Collections and Adjust-
ments Made Everywhere - Cash for Old Accounts
Rm. 318, Bank of America Bldg. Phone 2-8308
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Bus. Phone 3-3773 Res. Phone 9-9918
Port Stockton Super Service
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Personalized Sales and Service
Used Cars and Trucks
502 W. Washington St. Stockton, Calif.
MAXWELL M. WILLENS
DONALD D. BOSCOE
THE MASSEY- HARRIS CO.
314 South Aurora
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
POMEROY SINNOCK
CONTRACTOR
147 West Scotts Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
ANNIE'S INN
BEER AND SOFT DRINKS
2539 East Main Phone 2-9388
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4-8348 Res. Phone 2-1609
FREEWAY AUTO SUPPLY
Auto Parts and Accessories
Ernie Viviano
819 N. Wilson Way
Stockton. Calif.
FRED GRILLO - Grocer
GROCERY AND VEGETABLE MARKET
Jackson and Center Street Phone 2-6353
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
ERA M. CASSIDY. D.B.A.
WM. H. CASSIDY
Real Estate and Insurance
26 South California Street
Phone 2-5717
Stockton, Calif.
DON'S REPAIR SHOP
Clocks - Jewelry - Watch Repairing^
and Ronson Lighter Repairs
921 East Main Street Phone 2-7878
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
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FERRETTI'S FINE GOODS
232 East Main Street
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
WATT AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Tune-Up - Headlights Adjusted - Expert Car-
buretor Work - Starters - Generators - Fuel
Pump Distributors
223S S. Monroe Phone 2-4171
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
LANE'S MARKET
1807 East Eighth Street Phone 3-8407
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Compliments of
DR. J. K. SKIVINGTON
California Buidting
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
J. FOTIS
Ladies and Gentlemen Merchant Tailoring
Alterations
146 N. California Street
STOCKTON
Phone 2-3356
CALIFORNIA
Phone 5-5691
John Immel
IMMEL MOTOR PARTS CO.
130 East Miner Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 3-1864 Jack Hansen, Prop.
"At the Toll House Service Station"
JACK'S TIRE SERVICE
VULCANIZING - RETREADING
445 North Wilson Way
Stockton. Calif.
Leota Nickerson Al Fagnant
BEST CLEANERS
70S East Main Street Phone 3-21S2
COUNTRY CLUB CLEANERS
1900 Country Club Blvd. Phone 6-6375
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
CLAUD'S SERVICE
General Repair - All Makes - Models
5333 E. Washington Street Phone 8-8853
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MALLET T'S
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
RADIOS - RANGES
316 Hast Weber
STOCKTON
Phone 2-6767
CALIFORNIA
BRUNS & WIGLEY
Manufacturing Jeweler - Diamond Setters
Phone 4-0241
514 Stockton Savings and Loan Bank Bldg.
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
SOLINA GROCERY
Groceries - Fruits - Vegetables
Cold and Fresh Meats
1303 W. Sonora Street
STOCKTON
Phone 9-9942
CALIFORNIA
AMARALLA'S MARKET
2702 East Weber Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DR. WARREN T. McNEIL
242 Sutter Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
The killer walked all the way home.
It was nine-thirty when he got there.
The house was dark. Charlie breathed a
sigh of relief. He did not want to see
his folks that night. He moved up the
front stairs soundlessly and found his
way to his room. It was then he noticed
the crimson spots on his light coloreil
trousers.
Blood ! rhen there was other evidence.
He had to get rid of it. Quickly he re-
moved the slacks. Then he noticed his
socks. They too were bloodstained. Care-
fully he inspected his coat and shirt. The
overcoat had protected them. Both were
as spotless as they had been when he
left early in the evening. He donned a
dressing gown and descended to the
kitchen.
The house was dead still. Almost any-
way. In the distance the youth could
hear the sound of his father's muted
snoring. That was all. There would be
no trouble. A trash burner was attached
to the kitchen range. It would ser\e his
purpose well. He stufiPed the bloody
trousers into it and followed them with
the socks. They burned quickly when he
touched a match to them. A couple of
times he lifted the stove lid and prodded
the burning cloth to make sure the job
was complete. By the time he finished
not a shred of evidence remained. He
wished it had been possible to bring the
overcoat and club home and burn them
too. But someone would have spotted the
blood for sure. And they were safe in
the park. After all, what if someone did
find them? They could not possibly con-
nect them with the murder. Or with him
for that matter. There were no identify-
ing marks.
The killer retraced his steps to his
room and counted his loot. Three dol-
lars. Just three dollars. He sighed. It
was hardly the fortune he had expected
to find. But at least it was enough to
take his girl friend to a movie. The
thought cheered him. After all, that was
the whole idea. And he would get more
money somehow-.
He did not bother to subtract the eve-
ning's losses. On the credit side of the
ledger he had three dollars. On the debit
side was one gray overcoat, one pair of
trousers, a pair of socks, and a cap. And
the club of course. A meticulous book-
keeper would add the club into the
losses. But Charlie was not a meticulous
bookkeeper. He was satisfied with three
dollars.
It was hard to tell the smoke from the
fog the next morning. Several people
passed the little store at 1515 Forty-
eighth Avenue before one of them real-
L. & L. CLUB
Ray A. Oil
3328 East Fremont Phone 2-9781
STOCKTON CALIFOR>.IA
Bascou Red Cherry Bakery
522 East Weber Avenue
STOCKTON
Telephone 2-6848
CALIFORNIA
Phon.- 3-2172 Res. Phone 2539)
California Fireproof Storage and
Transfer Co.
Connplete Warehousing Distribution
H. F. Reilley. Mgr.
721 North Union Street Stockton. California
WOLF DRUG CO.
FOUNTAIN • PRESCRIPTIONS
COSMETICS • SUNDRIES
50 So. Sutter St. at Market
STOCKTON
Phone 4-2555
CALIFOP
NAD MALCOLM
Groceries • Meats • Vegetables
Eighth and B
MARKET — 2201 South B Street
STOCKTON CALIFOR-
FARMERS FEED CO.
PURINA CHOWS
Phone 6-6559
STOCKTON
1302 East Miner Avenue
CALIFORNIA
Dr. Nelson Conover, Denfisf
Phone 9-9893
2319 Pacific Avenue. On The Miracle Mile
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Residence 88194
Office Phone 2-7213
Dr. James H. Petray
California Building
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
Leonard Torlai. Prop. Best Service
DROP IN CLUB
WINES - LIQUOR - BEER - SHORT ORDERS
39 - 43 S. Eldorado Street Phone 2-9480
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Dr. U. S. IVES - Opfomefrisf
Office Hours: 9:00 to 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 to 12:00
345 North Sutter Street Phone 2-5119
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
GIANNINI MARKET
GROCERIES - PICNIC SUPPLIES
Beer and Wine
1103 East Harding Way Phone 2-91SS
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
X RAY
Phone 2-8363
D. A. L. Greenberg - Dentisf
7 South EI Dorado Street, Comer of Main
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MARION M. GREEN. M.D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Telephone: Office 3-4512; Residence 3-7682
Suite 1107 Medico-Dental Bldg.
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Art's Cleaners and Dyers
LAUNDRY AGENCY
Open All Day Saturday
2714 Waterloo Road Phone 2-3465
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
ALPINE PACKING CO.
SAUSAGE MANUFACTURERS
Joe Kaeslin, Prop.
901 East Miner Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MISSOURI CLUB
MIXED DRINKS • HOME-COOKED MEALS
22 South El Dorado Street Phone 2-9428
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
JIM CASCIARO'S MARKET
WINE • BEER • GROCERIES
1823 North California
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
Fred J. Conzelman, M.D.
Neuropsychiatry Specialist Certified by Ameri-
can Board of Psychiatry and Neurology ... By
Appointment Only.
2S10 North Hunter Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNI/^
ACME AUTO WRECKING CO.
324 South Center Street
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 7-7021
STOCKTON
HOTEL WHITE
Hot and Cold Water . . . Reasonable Rates
Phone 2-9746 307 South Center Street
STOCKTON CALIFORM
ROLAND C. DONEUX
GRAIN - BEANS - RICE
Phone 8-8603 P. O. Box 469
18 West Weber Street Stockton, California
Farmers' Implement Exchange
Used Farm Machinery Bought, Sold, Exchanged
We Also Sell on Commission - Used Tractor
Parts
Phone 2-4272 P. O. Box 1202
760 W. Charter Way Stockton. California
C. A. Lease. Mgr. P. O. Box I 169
STOCKTON ROOFING CO.
ESTABLISHED 1912
Phone 4-989S 736 North Hunter Stree'
STOCKTON CALIFO-^-
Office Phone 2-4844 Res Phone 7-7343
FRANK VACCAREZZA
FRANK'S PLUMBING SHOP
2558 East Main Street
STOCKTON 46 CALIFORNIA
E. C. Coleman — Res. 2-7813
W. C. Holmes — Res. 2 3 72 7
COLEMAN BRAKE SERVICE
American Brake Blok - B-K Vacuum Power
Brakes - Wheel and Axle Aligning - Lockh-*
Hvdraulic Parts.
I E. Miner .Ave. Phone 3-1756 Stockton, Calif.
DR. JOHN ECCLESTON
STOCKTON CALIFOR^'■
Phone 2-443 1 Hours 10.12 a.m., 1-6 p.m.
CHIROPRACTIC FOR HEALTH
Dr. C. E. Bramwell and
Dr. J. R. Truscott
CHIROPRACTOR • X-RAY
1348 North Center Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
NATALIE G. BRUNETTA. M.D.
ized that a fire was smouldering inside.
He called the fire department immedi-
ately.
It only took a few moments to extin-
guish the slowly burning blaze. And it
was not long after that when the batal-
lion chief in charge called police head-
quarters.
"You had better send someone out to
1515 Forty-eighth Avenue," he declared.
"We have a fire out here which was un-
doubtedly arson . . . and the body of a
woman who must have been murdered
before the fire started."
A half hour later Inspector Allen Mc-
Ginn of the homicide detail was on the
scene together with Inspector Harry
Husted and Assistant Inspector George
Engler. The fireman led them through
the scene, explaining his theory as he
went.
"The fire had to start out here in the
living room," he declared. "You can see
by the pattern of the flames that it was
saturated with some volatile fluid. The
woman's clothes must have been too. She
was lying right there." He pointed to a
place on the floor where the flames had
burned through to the basement. "The
fire is more concentrated there than any-
where else. But for some reason the per-
son who set the fire picked her up and
carried her into the bathroom. And aside
from her body, not a thing in the bath-
room is burned. If you look at the body
you will see that she took an awful beat-
ing about the head. No one could have
done that after the fire started." The
chief paused until he found a mediimi
sized can. "There is the thing the fluid
was carried in. The arsonist must have
carried in several loads to do this much
damage. There is some kerosene up in
the store. I figure that is what the killer
used. The fire burned out for the most
part last night."
McGinn looked at the fire official in
amazement.
"If this much damage was done, why
didn't someone turn in an alarm?" he
innuired.
The chief shrugged. "Probably be-
cause no one saw it."
"Then why didn't the building burn
down ?"
"That's where the killer made his big-
gest mistake. The building did not burn
down for the same reason that some
chemicals are used to extinguish small
blazes. In fact for the same reason water
is used. A fire has to have air. If there
is no air, it will smother itself. It was
cold last night. Every window and door
in this placed was closed when we ar-
rived. Actually all that was left of the
Telephone Stockton 259
Pioneer Tamale Factory
p. and J. Costanza, Prop.
19 North California Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 5-5927 Long Distance 8-6466
Night Phone 2-1452
FOREST L. BOYER
Broker and Distributor
CALIFORNIA FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
4 19 American Trust Bldg. Stockton, Calif.
John Bevanda N. Bulum
M. J. B. Construction Co.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Yard and Asphalt Plant, South McKinley Ave.
322 Elks Building Telephone 2-1520
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MANDARIN MARKET
Wholesale and Retail . . . Meat - Fruit - Grocer-
ies - Seafood - Vegetables - Beer - Wine
Meat — Phone 2-2502 Groceries — Phone 3-5615
139 South Center Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
BUD'S LIQUOR STORE
Choice Wine, Beer, Liquor — Free Delivery
Fresh and Frozen Fish Bait - Fishing Supplies
Candy - Ice Cream - News Stand - Notions
Sundries 1134 West Washington Street
STOCKTON CALIFORN'/'
Telephone 9-9228
SIMPSON JEWELRY CO.
324 East Main Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DR. JOHN F. BLINN
DR. JOHN F. BLINN. Jr.
Medico-Dental Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
LACOSTA HOTEL
41 South Hunter
STOCKTON
Phone 7-7428
CALIFORNIA
Kappy Nahigian Carl Nahigian
El Tehran Restaurant
Specializing in Broiled Food, Shish Kebab, Chops,
Steaks, Chicken . . Facilities for Private Parties
and Banquets in Our Gold Room
333 East Market Street Phone -8796
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MERTON W. QUICK
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Telephone 2-7197
STOCKTON
738 S. Wagner Ave.
CALIFORNIA
Bright Spot Electric Co.
RADIOS AND TELEVISION
309 East Weber Ave. Phone 9-9769
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephones: Office 9-9581 - Residence 2-5607
San Francisco Floral Co.
Virgil Azzard
600 East Main Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-9166 Robert "Bob" Weaver
MATAR LIQUOR STORE
LIQUORS . . WE SELL THE BEST
339 East Lafayette Street
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4-0280
ALFRED'S - So/on of Beauty
Free Parlcing . . . Air Conditioned
1016 West Acacia Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 25
The National Cash Register Co.
Cash Registers - Accounting Machines - Add-
ing Machines . . . Sales - Supplies - Service
Stockton Office: 118 E. Oak St., Phone 7-7418
Modesto Office: 816 - 13th St., Phone 2-3691
R. H. Intemann, Branch Manager
SHERWOOD HOTEL
Mrs. Grace Kinyon. Owner
CLEAN ROOMS • HOT AND COLD WATER
Daily and Weekly Reasonable Rates
129 Bridge Place Phone 3-8190
STOCKTON CALIFORVIA
AZTECA CAFE
Frank Reyes, Prop.
Mexican Dishes in Real Mexican Style
Beer and Cold Drinks - Orders to Take Home
131 South Hunter Street Phone 2-9262
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
CHARTER WAY FLORIST
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Free Delivery
Dial 4-2713
CALIFORNIA
236 East Charter Way
STOCKTON
Valley Showcase and Fixture Co.
Store Fixtures - Church Fixtures - Office
Fixtures - Special Cabinet Work
Office and Factory: 921 Fremont Street
Telephone 3-3882
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
HOTEL TAFT
124 South Ceuter Street Phone 2-9208
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
The Stockton Rug & Mattress
Works
MATTRESS RENOVATING
1345 South Center Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
FORTY-NINE INN
23 North Eldorado Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
WILSHIRE CAFE
Fine Food Served . . . Steaks - Chops - Fried
Chicken - Wilshire Special Blend Coffee . . .
Fresh Strawberry Waffles . . . Breakfast, Lunch-
eon and Complete Evening Dinners
721 East Charter Way - Hwy 4 Phone 3-8254
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
STAR MARKET
GROCERIES - MEATS - VEGETABLES
Eighth at South Madison
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
S. A. Nichley John Nichley Tom Nichley
NiCHLEY & SONS
SEASIDE SERVICE STATION
Gasolnie - Lubrication - Battery Service
Motor Tune-Up - Car Washing - Phone 2-2788
244 W. Harding Way Stockton. Calif.
LOS ANGELES HOTEL
STEAM HEAT
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
25 South Center
STOCKTON
Phone 2-9758
CALIFORNIA
Dial 2. 1874
VALLEY GLASS CO.
The House of Mirrors - Complete Glass Service
700-702 South San Joaquin Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
GOLDEN GATE GRILL
119 So. El Dorado Street
STOCKTON
Phone 3-7345
CALIFORNIA
fire was smoke. In just one place, the
point where the body was originally ly-
ing, were there any embers left. Once it
got through to the basement it would
have had breathing room and eventually
the whole building would have gone. As
it was the fire burned so quick and so hot
that the air was devoid of 0-\ygen in a
few minutes. And all combustion needs
free o.xygen to exist at all. If there had
been an open window, or if one had
broken, the place would have gone up
like a cracker box. Even if the arsonist
had left the door open on his way out.
Rut he didn't. So we have something to
work with."
"Not much, from the looks of things,"
McGinn remarked. He turned to Hus-
ted and Engler. "All right, boys. Let's
get at it."
It took only a few moments' investi-
gation to convince the oiScers they were
investigating the most cruel crime they
were ever likely to see in their police
careers. The club marks on Mrs. Voor-
hies' singed face stood out clearly. The
bonds which held her arms and legs had
not been completely destroyed by flames.
The robbery motive became apparent im-
mediately.
"We had better check for fingerprints
on that cash register, and any other place
which seems to have been ransacked,"
McGinn suggested. "Did either of you
find anything?"
Engler produced a grey cap. "Just
this," he said.
McGinn examined it. "No identifying
marks. But those ventilation holes are
different than any I've ever seen. It's
not what you would call an ordinary
cap. It might help."
The cap was the only clue of any im-
portance the oiScers found on the prem-
ises. When pictures had been taken and
the body removed the three men started
a house to house search for witnesses in
the neighborhood.
"Not that I have any hopes of finding
any," McGinn remarked. "If an\'one
had seen anything, the fire would have
been reported."
AVhile the detectives worked, the story
of the vicious crime caught the imagi-
nation of the San Francisco press.
Screaming headlines told of the Torch
Murder and top feature writers de-
scribed each lurid detail of the crime. B\
nightfall an aroused public was demand-
ing that the killer be apprehended.
"^Vhat have you got?" Chief of Police
William J. Quinn demanded.
"One grey golf cap. That's all," Mc-
Ginn replied. "And that doesn't mean a
thing."
DON'S DRIVE INN
24SS Waterloo Road
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
GOODYEAR SERVICE
Retail Division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Co., Inc. R. J. Raub, Store Mgr.
130 North Eldorado Phone 4-9481
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
ROBERT F. ZELLER, M.D.
Channel Sheet Metal Works
Specializing in
BAR AND RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
Phone 3-5048
STOCKTON
11 E. Channel St.
CALIFORNIA
T E M M E ' S
Wholesale and Retail
SALADS, RAVIOLI AND TAMALES
DELICATESSEN
1305 E. Main St. Phones 2-9173 - 3-5510
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
F. J. Dietrich F. J- Dietrich. Jr., M.A.I.
F. J. DIETRICH & CO.
REAL ESTATE : INSURANCE
Telephone 4-4547 235 E. Weber Ave.
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Bill's Musical Instrument
Repair Shop
Reconditioning All Makes of Instruments
Bill Magellan, Graduate of Conn Instrument
Repair School
Phone 4-2417
CALIFORNIA
1137 Harding Way
STOCKTON
Phone 2-4779 Res. Phone 8-8124; 45 W. 4th St.
Colony Furniture & Restaurant
Supplies
New and Used • Bought and Sold
Counters • Stools • Refrigerators • Ranges
Cash Registers • Deep Fryers • Griddles
1820 So. Eldorado St.
Stockton, Calif.
Phone 2-9004
HARBOR INN
2 East Main at Center
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Reid M. Von Noote, D.D.S.
ORTHODONTICS EXCLUSIVELY
Telephone 2-4411
CALIFORNIA
306 Regent Court
STOCKTON
Stephens Brothers, Inc.
Boat Builders and Marine Supplies
345 North Yosemite Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Mr. Simon Open Every Day 'til 10:30 P M.
A. A. MARKET
BEER - WINE - COLD MEATS - GROCERIES
1405 E. Harding Way Phone 2-9528
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
HOTEL BRONX
L. Warner. Mgr.
MODERATE RATES
640 E. Main Street
STOCKTON
Telephone 6-6701
CALIFORNIA
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
Phone 3-6496 John Morgan. Owner
PATRICIAN STUDIOS
Exclusive Album Plan
Lifelike Photographs - Fine Portraits
I 1 No. Grant Street Stockton, Calif.
Phone 2-5575 Ralph K. Chappell
FIRST CALIFORNIA COMPANY
Room 926
Bank of America Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2-53 71 The Coopers
Patio and Barbecue Shop
Yours for a Gracious Home and Garden
1520 Pacific Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
ED'S RICHFIELD
1002 North Yosemite Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 6-6607
Owen R. Ward
ATLAS GLASS CO.
MIRRORS - GLAZING
Glass for Every Purpose
808 East Weber Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
FAGOTTI'S COFFEE SHOP
2184 East Main Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phones 4-4332 - 3-2067 Sales and Service
Wilson & Coffey Appliance
Specializing in Automatic
WASHERS and REFRIGERATORS
113 West Harding Way
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
LEWIS B. SASLAW. M.D.
STOCKTON, CALIFORINA
ALEX HOTEL
25 East Washington
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
TUXEDO DRY GOODS
Yardage - Patterns - Notions - Hosiery
Bee Hive and Red Heart Yarns
Towels and Linens - Gifts
2018 Pacific Ovenu^ Phone 2-6'il3
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 31551 D. K. Proffil. Rog :r Loh
San Joaquin Research Laboratories
Laboratory of Forensic and Legal Chemi "';-;-,
Laboratory of Agricultural and Food Chemist;- ,
Laboratory of Agricultural & General Chem's* —
2253 S. McKinley Avenue Stockton, Californr-i
Telephone 4-8324
J. F. Donaldson & Sons
Fisk Tires - Accessories - Prcst-O-lite Batterei".
Complete Brake and Motor Tune Up Service
240 North Hunter Street Stockton 2. Calilorri^
F. T. Fergusson, D.D.S. K. H. Fergusson. D.D.S.
R. E. Ferguson. D.D.S.
Fergusson Dental Offices
California and Park Sts. Telephone 3-2411
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
COX SHELL SERVICE
OPEN 24 HOURS
El Dorado and Charter Way Phone 2-1 ISO
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
"Why not?"
"We traced it to a haberdashery. It's
a peculiar make. But it was one of a lot
of twelve sold last April. That's almost
a year. All of them sold for cash. You
can't expect a cleric to remember his cus-
tomers that far back."
"That's easy to understand. How
about the neighbors?"
McGinn shook his head regretfully.
There's nothing to be found but a mo-
tive. She was supposed to keep a wad of
money around the place. About $2,500.
Whoever did it had to know about that.
And they had to know her to get in. But
she knew a awful lot of people. It's
tough."
"I'll give you more men," Quinn
promised. "Meanwhile keep plugging.
The man who did this is utterly ruthless.
People want him caught, and so do I.
Good luck."
Inspectors Percy Kennealy and George
"Paddy" Tafer of the Crime Prevention
Bureau joined McGinn's men in their
search. They worked tirelessly. On the
morning of the eighteenth they picked
up a blood splattered man on the Em-
barcadero who had been turned in on
a tip by another man. Within minutes
he had cleared himself. He wound up in
the city prison on a drunk charge. By
nightfall the case had bogged down com-
pletely. And on the next morning a San
Francisco newspaper ran a picture of the
grey golf cap.
Inspector Louis DeMattei just had
time to glance at the morning paper be-
fore going to court on February nine-
teenth. He settled back to enjoy himself
briefly during the lull. The inspector
did not relax long. He stared unbeliev-
ingly at the picture, then passed the pa-
per to his partner, Jack P. O'Connell.
"Does that look familiar?" he in-
quired.
"I'll say it does," the detective replied.
"That Simpson kid. His hearing's this
morning."
"Let's go see McGinn," DeMattei
suggested.
O'Connell was on his feet before he
had finished talking. They left the Auto
Detail together and made their way to
homicide.
"Can I see that cap?" DeMattei in-
quired.
"\ ou sure can if it will do any good,"
the inspetcor replied. He produced an
envelope from his drawer and withdrew
the cap. "1 here it is. Ever seen one like
it?"
"Once. Just once," DeMattei replied.
He took the cap from McGinn and ex-
amined the sweat band carefully. "It's
Hubbard's Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning
SA1.£S - SERVICE - INSTALLATION
11 East Channel Phone 2-3421
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-6850 Martin V. Lund
LUND'S JEWELRY
15 South California Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2-7709
Insurance - Rentals
H. B. GREGERSEN
Licensed Real Estate Broker
City and County Property
739 East Miner Ave. Stockton, Calif.
W. F. BREMER, Cabins
605 South Pershing
STOCKTON
Phone 2-9632
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2-4250 J E. Froeliger
Froeliger Machine Tool Co.
Machine Tools Bought, Sold Rebuilt — Tools
Made to Order - Milling Machines, Grinders,
Electric Motors, Lathes, Drill Presses
2730 E. Florida Ave. Stockton, Calif.
Phone 2 9148 Closed Mondays
EL RANCHO INN
Charcoal Broiled Steaks - Cocktail Bar
Dinners Served — 5 P. M. to II P. M.
145 7 Mariposa Road Stockton, California
One-Half Mile Southeast Fair Grounds
JOHNNY'S MEAT MARKET
2112 Pacific Avenue
STOCKTON
Phone 2-7481
CALIFORNIA
MAC & HARRISON'S PLACE
2939 E. Fremont
STOCKTON
Phone 2-9860
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4-0340 Lloyd Cowan
LLOYD'S BUSINESS MACHINES
Royal Typewriters - Roytype Supplies - Victor
Adding Machines - Audograph Dictating Ma-
chines . . . Sales - Service - Rentals
39 South San Joaquin Street Stockton, Calif.
Phone 2-9090
Res. 3-3259
R - H SERVICE
3147 McKinley - Highway 50 South
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
H. J. FRANZ TILE CO.
Bathrooms - Drainboards - Store Fronts
102 McKenzie Free Estimates
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Mrs. Kramer's Homemade Pies
WHOLESALE and RETAIL
311 Oak Street Phone 2-2582
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DOWNER CORPORATION
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Phone 2-1505 305 E. Weber Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
ARTHUR GLICK
Registered Jeweler
WATCHES - DIAMONDS - SILVER
American Gem Society
705 Bank of America Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 27
THE MOLAR RANCH
99 HIGHWAY AND 8-MlLE ROAD
A. E. TOCCOLI
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Commercial Work - Quality Homes
Dial 6-6392 1932 W. Euclid
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phones: 4-0427 ■ 4-0230
Authorized Frigidaire Service
Sasselli's Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning
Service With Satisfaction . . . Philco Sales
919 N. WILSON WAY STOCKTON. CALIF.
STOCKTON FRUIT JUICE CO.
FRESH LEMON JUICE - MEXICAN LIMES
Phone 2-3181 503 E. Jackson Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DERBY CLUB
ERNIH AND JOE
Phone 2-980S
CALIFOR' ' '
1136 S. Center
STOCKTON
CARANDO MACHINE WORKS
Designers - Manufacturers of Special Machinery
General Machine Work and Engine Rebuilding
420 N. Madison St.
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2-3644
STOCKTON
Phone 2-1295
Leo F, Dentoni. Prop.
LEO'S GROCERY
Groceries - Fruits - Vegetables - Meats
First Delivery Leaves at 10 A. M.
805 North Sierra Nevada Street
STOCKTON CALIFORM/
COMPLIMENTS OF
DR. BILL DASLER
1122 West Fremont
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
FOX HOTEL
HOT AND COLD WATER IN ALL ROOMS
Reasonable Rates
305 So. EI Dorado Street
STOCKTON
Telephone 2-9748
CALIFORNIA
Ross M. Ferrill, Owner
Office Phone: 3-0106
EAST SIDE PATROL
Licensed and Bonded by the State of California
Fingerprint Service • Private Detectives
Patrol and Guard Service
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 9-9561
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CO.
244-248 North Hunter Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
EMIL'S CABINET SHOP
Millwork - Windows - Doors - Furniture Re-
pairing - Quality and Workmanship Guaranteed
1640 East Pinchot Street Bus. Phone 3-8123
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone: Office 21441 Res 3-5078
DR. HARRY LYLE LEE
PHYSICIAN - SURGEON - OSTEOPATH
430 South San Joaquin Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Harris Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers of
FARM AND AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
Main Office and Factory: 702 North Wilson Way
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
the cap all right," he muttered. "It has
to be. I remember the sweat stains."
"What cap?" McGinn almost shout-
ed.
"About a month ago we picked up this
Ivid for auto theft. I noticed the ventila-
tion holes and asked the kid to see the
cap. \Vhen I looked inside it I noticed
the sweat pattern. The kid is out on bail
now."
"Where can we get him?"
"Don't get a sweat up," DeMattei
replied. "He's coming to us. In fact he's
due in court this morning. And Jack
and I are due there right now."
"I'll send someone with you."
"Okay. But let's not get excited. We
want to spring this on him as a surprise.
Let's go through the hearing and give
his atterney a chance to go home. \Ve'll
need a confession. And we won't get
one with a lawyer around. A cap isn't
very strong evidence."
McGinn turned to AVafer. "You go,
Paddy," he instructed. "You dont belong
to the detail. No one will suspect you."
Wafer placed his hat on his head and
followed DeMattei and O'Connell to
the third floor courtroom.
Charles Simpson was dressed flawless-
ly in a blue suit for his court appear-
ance. He was there only a few moments,
while his attorney asked for a delay.
^Vhen the motion was granted, the law-
yer and the youth left the courtroom.
DeMattei, O'Connell and Wafer
watched poker faced. They were a few
feet away from the youth when he said
goodbye to the attorney. When the bar-
rister was out of sight they approached
the boy.
"How do you feel this morning,
Charlie?" DeMattei inquired.
"Fine. Just fine."
"^'ou shouldn't," O'Connell told him.
"Fhe youth frowned, "^^^ly not."
"Because you are under arrest for the
murder of Albina Voorhies," \Vafer
announced bluntly.
"Say, what is this?" the boy demand-
ed. "You can't get away with a thing
like this."
"Oh yes, we can," DeMattei told him.
"Come on up to the homicide detail and
we'll tell you how."
In the presence of Wafer, McGinn,
O'Connell, Engler, and Chief Quinn,
Simpson was confronted with the cap.
"You can't get around this cap," De-
Mattei told him. "It was found on the
scene. And I remember the sweat marks
on the band. You're stuck."
TAYLOR AND SONS
Authorized Shell Dealers
2060 East Main Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DANTE'S MODERN AUTO TOP
Complete Auto Upholstery - Fiber, Plastic and
Nylon Covers - Convertible Tops - Truck and
Tractor Cushions Repaired
204 No. Grant Street Phone 3-42S6
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DELTA SPORTING GOODS
Fishing Tackle and Hunting Equipment
1440 East Main Street Phone 3-4328
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Res. 7-7504 Bus. 4-4022
HARRY BOAZ • >lufo Repairing
Motor Tune-Up and Electrical Work - New
and Rebuilt Motors - Brake Work a Speciality
1415 East Fremont Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
BROWNING'S
Interior Decorations - Home Furnishings
245 East Miner Avenue Telephone 7-7764
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
E. T. DROWN
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Investments - Exchanges
Office: 2-1 155 Residence: 3-166S
119 North San Joaquin Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
AURORA BODY AND FENDER
WORKS
Auto Glass and Auto Painting
S. Ncri, Prop.
446 No Aurora Street Phone 2-0309
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-7415 Andy Erickson
GOLD MEDAL ICE CREAM CO.
"TOP QUAUTY"
245 No. El Dorado Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
ALLMAN PAINTING AND
DECORATING CO.
Interior Decorating - Paperhanging - Texturing
2204 No. Wilson Way Phone 3-1801
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Henry Nickels
Stockton 3-72 16
NICKOLS TRANSPORTATION CO.
FREIGHT HAULING
San Francisco Bay and Tributaries
43 West Weber Avenue
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Joseph Rossi. Owner
Telephone 2-9548
UNITED STATES HOTEL
NEWLY FURNISHED AND RENOVATED
Daily $1-25 and Up • Weekly $7.50 and Up
103 South Center Street, Corner of Market
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
MIKE'S BAIT SHOP
Fresh Monterey Sardines - Live Minnows
Fishing Tackle - Open at 4:30 A. M.
12 East Weber Avenue
STOCKTON
Phone 7-7531
CALIFORNIA
HOEFLER'S COFFEE SHOP
HOME MADE PIES
505 North Hunter
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
Harry H Graham, Mgr.
MICROTONE OF STOCKTON
GRAHAM HEARING SERVICE
212 California Building
STOCKTON
Phone 3-9948
CALIFORNIA
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HOTEL BRYANT
Reasonable Room Rales — Steam Heated
Weekly - Monthly Rates
25 South Commerce
STOCKTON
Phone 2-9279
CALIFORNIA
RICHMOND'S
"Manufacturers Since 1916"
Venetian Blinds • Awnings
Transparent • Shades • Window
127 E. Channel Street Telephone 7-7364
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
C. E. STABLER, D.D.S.
Telephone 7-7623
Suite 1003 Medico-Dented Building
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
FRANKLIN TRAILER SALES
Pan-American - Terra Cruiser - Travel Eze
Anderson
244S North Wilson Way Phone 4-3823
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
AL'S WAFFLE SHOP
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
1107 East Main Street Phone 2-8769
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
M. CORREN & SONS
— Our 47th Year —
Stockton's Leading Furniture, Floor Covering
and Appliance Store.
120-148 S. San Joaquin St. Phone 6-6711
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
KEN'S MARKET
505 W. Harding Way Phone 4-0318
STOC KTON CALIFORNIA
FRY BROS.
FURNITURE - APPLIANCES
Package Delivery
502 No. Hunter St Phone 4-2283
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
P. Malanca, Proprietor
BI-RITE MARKET
Groceries - Meats - Vegetables
Beer and Wine
California and Jefferson Sts. Phone 2-2853
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
THIEL BROS.
LICENSED CONTRACTORS
Structural Steel - Pipe - Machinery and Pipe
Installation - All Types of Welding
1997 Mariposa Road Phone 8-8775
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
STAR FISH CO.
311 Eouth El Dorado Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
CONSTANZA TAMALE CAFE
1820 Lucerne Phone 4-0283
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
EASTSIDE MARKET
Groceries - Fresh Vegetables
Free Delivery (Open All Day Sunday)
The element of surprise worked. Simp-
son looked startled, then frightened.
"All right, I'll talk," he announced.
"I killed her. I guess it looks pretty bad
tor me.
Later in the day Simpson confessed
the crime in detail, going over each step
with the officers. He declared he had a
business connection with the woman and
that through that he had heard of the
rumored "heap of money."
"I knew I would have to kill her for
the money," he declared. "She knew me.
I couldn't get it any other way."
"How much did you get?" McGinn
inquired.
"Three dollars."
On April 20, 1931, Charles Simpson
entered a plea of guilty to the murder
of the elderly woman. He was sentenced
to be executed for his crime in San
Quentin Prison. He died on the prison
gallows on July 10 of the same year.
THE END.
2169 East Main Street
STOCKTON
Phone 4-4265
CALIFORNIA
I'm Ready, Coach
(Continued from page 7 }
San Joaquin County with better law en-
forcement.
Sheriff Sousa's next step was to see
that all deputies were dressed in service-
able, neat uniforms. Then he turned his
attention to their ability and education.
Today every man must take refresher
training courses for two weeks every
year. These courses include instruction
in all phases of peace officer fundamentals
and a rundown of new laws. In addition
to the extra schooling, every man must
take periodic examinations which estab-
lish his standing with the force. And
the examinations do not stop with the
ordinary deputy. Every officer up to and
including the rank of captain must take
the tests.
As a step toward forwarding with his
modernization program. Sheriff Sousa
sent his old pupil, Michael Canlis, back
to school. Canlis' new alma mater was
no prep school, however. He attended
the Federal Bureau of Investigation Na-
tional Police Academy in Washington
and returned well versed in up-to-date
methods which would improve the San
Joaquin County Sheriff's office.
Canlis first turned his attention to the
Bureau of Identification which had long
been a matter of pride to the Stockton
law enforcement agency. The bureau is
one of the oldest in the state. Its records
include the first police identification
Drs. Merchant and Halley
MEDICAL BUILDING
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
THERE ARE NO BETTER HOMES
THAN
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA TRACTOR AND
EQUIPMENT CORP.
Phone 2-8742 1247 So. Wilson Way
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 8-8566
SERVICE - SALES - RENTALS - PARTS
GM Diesel Engines - Ingersol-Rand Tools
Koehring Shovels - Kwik-Mix Mixers
Quonset Stran-Steel Buildings - Allis-Chalmers
Farm Machinery
Moore Equipment Company, Inc.
North 99 Highway 1
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Stockton Scavenger's Association
Inc.
424 East Weber Avenue
STOCKTON
Phone 2-3876
CALIFORNIA
frDeuoATessen
3228-3236 Pacific Ave. Phone 4-5226
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2-9922
ACE ROOMS
15 East Washington Street
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
HOTEL DELTA
R. R. Martin
241 No. San Joaquin St.
STOCKTON
Phone 2-9642
CALIFORNIA
SAN JOAQUIN MORTUARY
AND BURIAL INSURANCE
W. F. Bell Pres. - Clifton Crawford, Prop.
544 South California St. Telephone 3-6434
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
BENTLEY'S TRAILER PARK
2189 East Taylor
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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Phone 2-4355
C A N N E R
Y
WORKER
' S
UNION
Local No. 601
AMERICAN
FEDERATION
OF LABOR
•
. . . Office . . .
425 East Miner Avenue
STOCKTON 2, CALIF.
. - .»——»------. -...--.-----4
OR VI S &
C L I N G E R
WHOLESALE BUTCHERS
FROZEN MEAT LOCKERS
CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING
Telephone 4-4657
Linden Road at Diverting Canal
Post Office Box 82
STOCKTON, CALIF.
photographs ever taken, including the
historical prints turned out by Captain
I. \V. Lees of the San Francisco Police
Department in 1855. The records have
been kept with painstaking care ever
since. Hut this was not enough for Un-
dersherif? Canlis. Under Sheriff Sousa's
direction he installed a modern filing
system, purchased new equipment and
placed carefully trained men in charge of
it. Today, under the direction of Lieu-
tenant P. A I. Morton the bureau is rank-
ed with the best in California and bow
to none in the nation.
Politics have played no part in the way
Sousa runs his office. The only yardstick
by which a modern San Joaquin County
Deputy, or office hand, is measured is by
his or her honesty or efficiency. If a man
has what it takes, he gets somewhere.
To supplement his none too large de-
partment, Sheriff Sousa has organized
and maintained a force of reserve depu-
ties which is today the office's pride and
joy. There is no swearing in of informal
deputies in San Joaquin County. In case
of emergency. Sheriff Sousa can call on
an organized reserve of trained, high
quality men who will supplement his
own organization with equal knowledge
and ability. Selection is the Sheriff's
main problem with the reserve. There
are plenty of volunteers, but few men
Sheriff Carlos Sousa
who are willing to meet the rigid require-
ments set up by Sousa. A reserve deputy
on Sheriff Sousa's force must take the
same indoctrination course as a regular
employee, he is subjected to the same
rigid discipline and must serve on active
RICHMOND-
CHASE
COMPANY
Quality Packers of
CANNED FRUITS
ASPARAGUS
DRIED FRUITS
FRUIT NECTARS
SAN JOSE
STOCKTON
CALIFORNIA
INDEPENDENT
TRUCKING
COMPANY
CONTRACT HAULING
F. J. Garavano
Telephone 2-3255
401 SOUTH LINCOLN
STOCKTON, CALIF.
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V I C K ' S INN
40 South Center Street
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-9939
'-- -4
R. L. BERVE
TRACTOR CO.
Dearborn Farm Equipment
Ford Engineered for Faster, Better
Farming . . . Ford Hydraulic
Control
A QUALITY LINE OF BASIC
IMPLEMENTS
Ford Tractors
1881 East Charter Way
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
■— ^
65c CHICKEN KITCHEN
Highway 99 Between
Stockton and Lodi
"BEST CHICKEN IN
THE COUNTRY"
Stockton 4-0812
Greetings to the
Police and Police Officers
GERALD D. KENNEDY
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
duty for a limited number of hours each
month. Even then only a few of the vol-
unteers are chosen. Only the best men
are picked. Sherifif Sousa's reserve force
includes everything from professional
men to laborers, but each one must meet
the same high standards.
Undersheriff Michael Canlis
A sore point in the office from the
Sheriff's point of view is the county jail.
As recently as last November a bond
issue to provide funds for a new one was
turned down by the voters.
"Don't get me wrong," Sheriff Sousa
remarked. "Our jail is a good one. And
believe it or not it is always spotlessly
clean. But it was built more than half a
century ago for a maximum of about
seventy prisoners. At times now we have
hundreds in it. The problem is a serious
one. But jails are the hardest thing in
the world to get money for."
Early in his career as Sheriff, Sousa
enlarged and improved the prison system.
He acquired 360 acres for the prison
honor farm and completed the erection
of a modern kitchen and dining room
which can accommodate 400 men. To
these he added dormitory buildings with
modern facilities where men serving time
for misdemeanors are provided the best
in housing and recreation. The farm
includes a dairy building, a processing
plant which takes care of the vast vege-
table crops raised there, clean and sani-
tary pens and corrals for more than 100
swine and over 20 head of dairy cattle,
a smokehouse for curing pork for other
L
HOLLY SUGAR
CORPORATION
WORLD'S FINEST QUALITY
SUGAR
Grown awl Manufactured
in California
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-0156
JOHNSTON ROCK CO.
Clean Crushed Rock
Paving Mixes - Concrete Mix
Washed Gravel - Oiled Surfacing
Concrete Sand - Asphalt Sand
Screenings
L
p. O. Box 262
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
GAINES MARKETS
Stockton's Finest Independent
Food Stores
No. 2—2222 Sharps Lane
No. 3—3314 North Delaware
No. 4 — 4115 North El Dorado
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Phone 4-7301
DANA MOTORS
Motor Rebuilders and Distributors
Builders of Over 40,000 Engines
. . . Factory . . .
1731 "K" Street, Sacramento,
California
GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING
338 North El Dorado Street
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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HOTEL STOCKTON
GOLDEN NUGGET ROOM
DINING ROOM
SNACK BAR
Complete Catering Service
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Phone Stockton 9-9761
ELECTRIC PLANNING
MILL
MiLLwoRK, Cabinet Work
AND Lumber
Store and Office Fixtures . . . Sash
Doors, Mouldings
Corner Hazelton Avenue
AND Monroe Street
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4-4679
PARISIAN LAUNDRY
AND DRY CLEANERS
Our Workmanship Is Of
The Highest Quality
125 East Flora
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Branches at Stockton, Tracy
Brentwood, Oakley
DAY - LITE MARKET
Wholesale - Retail
MEATS AND GROCERIES
Main Office
107 - 109 South Center Street
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-3782
county institutions and a machine shop.
There are no fences around the farm
and escapes are few.
Sheriff Sousa's record for honesty and
integrity has been outstanding among
peace officers throughout the country. In
San Joaquin County no one has ever had
the temerity to hint that he was not
tioing the best job possible. Even his
political foes can only say, "\'es, he is
doing fine. I would just do it different."
A weak argument at election time at
best.
He kept his promise to the late Sheriff
Martin Ansbro when he told him he
would run a clean campaign. When Ans-
bro died and he stepped into his shoes he
filled those of a fine man. And he con-
tinued to make his word good. He kept
the office both clean and progressive.
The results have been outstanding. To-
date he is the administrator of an office
which contain as fine a group of peace
officers as there is in the state.
The names of Canlis, Captain Denzel
Troute, and Lieutenants Morton, Joseph
Hagengruber, Andy Tickvitza, William
Kates, Elmer Briscoe, Loren Brown,
Allison Johnson, Frank Esau, Ivan Com-
mons and all others are known far be-
yond the limits of San Joaquin County.
The old mentor has coached himself a
good team. Why did he switch from
recreation work to a peace officer's job?
"\Vell, I'll tell you," Sousa explains.
"1 always wanted to be Sheriff. It's a
good job. I like it."
The old coach acts like he likes it.
CLEAN TERMINALS
The pantry and medicine cabinet at
home still contain all the ingredients
necessary to clean and keep clean the
battery terminals, according to the Na-
tional Automobile Club. Baking soda,
poured over the posts and then moist-
ened, will remove any corrosive deposit
and a slight coating of vaseline after-
ward will keep them clean.
HENS IN NEW MEXICO
There are approximately one million
laying hens in New Mexico., according
to the National Automobile Club. Each
hen lays approximately two himdred
eggs per year.
HOTEL CLARK
Arbor Room Walnut Grill
Sutter and Market Streets
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Newcomb Hotel Interests
THE WONDER
SMART FASHIONS
for
WOMEN and CHILDREN
340 East Main Street
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
HEmlock 1-7171
Coca - Cola
The Refreshing Drink
ALWAYS AROUND THE
CORNER FROM ANYWHERE
1500 Mission Street
The Coca-Cola Bottling
Company of California
san francisco, calif.
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^^Compliments
of
a
FRIEND"
LET . . .
BLUE^
SHIELD
Shield you
from
medical bills
California
Physicians Service
450 Mission Street
San Francisco
SUtter 1-4633
Sacramento Scramble
(Continued from page 13)
Everybody Waited
Along K Street, as at busy cross streets
the country over, this was a real head-
ache for years. Ten or more cars would
pile up during a single change of a sig-
nal, but one motorist making a right
turn was lucky if he could make the
turn on the green light ; and everybody
behind him waited.
A small group of Sacramentans,
headed by Bert E. Geisreiter, council-
man and former mayor, pioneered the
Scramble system in Sacramento. Even
though it had been tried out success-
fully in some other cities, including
Denver, Colo., Boston, and Vancouver,
B.C., they were hard put at first to find
people willing to put out their necks to
back a trial run.
In mid September, however, they put
the idea across and it was tried on K
at Eighth and Ninth Streets. Everybody
waited apprehensively, some with grim
thoughts about how busy the ambulances
were going to be when people got con-
fused.
Chief James Hicks
System Approved
And, although, some pedestrians got
a bit mixed up the first day or so, even
the most ardent backers of the idea were
surprised at how well it worked. Minor
bugs had to be worked out but from
the start it was a whizbang success.
In fact, two days after the system
was started, the City Council went on
record approving it, and instructed City
Manager Bartley W. Cavanaugh to
check up on the feasibility of extending
it. Now plans are in the works to Scram-
COMFORT
Mile after Mile on the
Route of the Orient
Star
One trip with P.A.L. and you'll
never forget the friendly, person-
alized service that makes you feel
like an honored guest.
CrO P. A, L. . . .
and discover
real luxury
in air travel
Philippine Air Lines
spanning % of the World
P.A.L. Office: DO 2-1688
212 Stockton Street
San Francisco
Best Wishes to All
Our Friends in the
San Francisco Police
Department
Huntington Hotel
1075 California St.
San Francisco
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
P^tge 33
HEALD ENGINEERING
COLLEGE
Van Ness Avenue
AT Post Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
GILMORE STEEL AND
SUPPLY COMPANY,
INC.
Alloy Bars, Cold Finished Bars,
Plates, Hot Rolled Bars, Structural
Shapes, Sheets, Strips, Boiler
Tubes.
Concrete Reinforcements
840 Brannan Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
San Francisco Federal
Savings & Loan Assn.
83 Post Street
San Francisco
DO. 2-0072
Insured Savings • Home Loans
Arnold E. Archibald
President
UNderhill 3-1250
SKILSAW, INC.
285 South Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, Calif.
. . . East Bay . . .
ENterprise 1-0035
hie the Y Street intersections at Seventh,
Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Streets —
the busiest in the city — and those on L
at Eleventh and Twelfth.
The police department has a big job to
do in connection with the system. Here
is what City Traffic Engineer D. Jack-
son Faustman, advises:
Traffic Captain Bennett
Obedience Needed
"Strict obedience on the part of both
pedestrians and vehicle operators is ne-
cessary if the full advantage of the sys-
tem is to be obtained. If pedestrians
consistently violate the signal indica-
tions, the additional delay caused to vehi-
cles on the succeeding phase more than
cancels out any advantage which can be
gained by the timing system."
He added, however, that both drivers
and walkers are cooperating well.
Of course, mistakes can't be helped.
One Sacramento police officer can testi-
fy to that, and probably will, to the end
of his days. The first time he went
through a Scramble system on his tri-
cycle something went wrong. Before he
got through the pedestrians got going
and he was stuck in the middle of about
100 of them and couldn't move a foot.
And it was just his luck that a pho-
tographer came along and got an excel-
lent shot of him sitting there dejectedly,
wondering what to do about it all.
PATCH THE DRIVEWAY
Don't allow a driveway surface that
needs patching to go unattended. A patch
in time reduces the cost of driveway
maintenance, according to the National
Automobile Club.
ORIENTAL
TEA GARDEN
//; the Heart of
GOLDEN GATE PARK
SAN FRANCISCO
FAIRBANKS-MORSE
COMPANY
630 Third Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
GRANNY GOOSE
FOODS
916 - 98th Avenue
OAKLAND 3, CALIFORNIA
HOTEL WHITCOMB
Market Street at Eighth
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
NATIONAL ICE AND
COLD STORAGE CO.
417 Montgomery Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
CONNELL BROS., LTD.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
Seasons Greetings
THE SILVER RAIL
974 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
PIERCE-RUDOLPH
STORAGE COMPANY,
Ltd.
Estabished 1898
UNITED VAN LINES, INC.
NATION-WIDE MOVING
1450 Eddy Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
Pistol Pointing
(Continued frnm page 14)
Championship Scores for 1952
( Best 3 out of 5 matches)
Master (open) Class
1st place T. D. Elton 3166
2nd place Karl Schaugaard 3166
3rd place Frank Borneman 3153
4th place Ed Preston. 1047
Expert Class
1st place Chas. Bromhower 3115
2nd place Milt Klipfel 3114
3rd place .Ed Hamilton 1037
4th place Dave Menary 1035
Sharpshooter Class
1st place Mike Carroll 3026
2nd place Joe Durst 3003
3rd place N. Werner 2984
4th place John Bellera 2983
Marksman Class
1st place Bob Till 2942
2nd place H. Stalker 2907
3rd place _ E. Mclnerney 2893
4th place J. Yuen 2873
Marksman Second Class
1st place Milt Morris 2488
2nd place P. Millichap 2402
Team Scores
Year champions in Class "A" team
division, California Highway Patrol
team.
Years champions in Class "B" team
division, Public Target Range team.
THE OAKLAND MATCH
FOR NOVEMBER
Pistol shooting develops sterling char-
acters and good fellowship as we can
witness by the following. In the C.F.
short course, Bill Thomas was nosed
out of the second place e.\pert medal by
Hal Fellows via the Creedmore route
which made Bill rather indignant as he
always wanted a silver medal. Bill's
good fellowship remark left the boys in
rather a funk as to the exact meaning of
the quote (and we quote). "Gee, but I
sure would of liked to have beaten Hal
outta that medal as he's a friend of
mine." (And here we unquote.)
Was interested in our good friend
United States Marine Klipfel while he
was shooting the .22 Camp Perry match
and the resultant case of jitters that
affects one when the scores are high.
Klip was doing fine in the slow fire with
a nice possible and repeated the possible
in the timed fire string but "ole man
jitters" took over in the rapid fire string
and poor ole Klip wound up with a 99
and a cracker-jack score of 299 to boot.
Too bad, as we were looking for a rec-
ord.
Pistol Minded
The armed services are sure pistol
minded these days and each match brings
out a new army, navy or marine team
and Sunday was no exxeption when the
U.S. S.Boxer sent two teams over to the
HOTEL FRANCIS
CENTRALLY LOCATED
346 Sutter Street
SAN FRANCISCO 8, CALIF.
J
COMPLIMENTS
OF
A
FRIEND
TAY-HOLBROOK INC.
Successors to
GEORGE H. TAY COMPANY
Established 1848
HOLBROOK, MERRILL &
STETSON
Established 1850
165 Eighth Street
SAN FRANCISCO 1, CALIF.
INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD
OF TEAMSTERS
GRaystone 4-6544
25 Taylor Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
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MArket 1-8261
WESTERN TRUCK
LINES, LTD.
IN THE WEST SHIP
WESTERN
75 Columbia Square
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
— -------------------------^
GArfield 1-6200
LEVI STRAUSS AND
COMPANY
•
98 Battery Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
EMERSON TELEVISION
AND RADIO
•IN EVERY SCREEN SIZE,
EVERY STYLE— EMERSON IS
AMERICAS BEST BUY."
SOLD ONLY THROUGH
AUTHORIZED EMERSON
TELEVISION DEALERS.
BASALT ROCK CO.,
INC.
Eighth and River
NAPA, CALIFORNIA
Sixth and Berry Streets
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
range for their first try at a team match.
However, they didn't officially enter in
any of the team matches but were just
trying out to see how the boys behaved
under fire. Next month nia\be we'll see
wot happens — officially.
Ed Preston
During the matches some kid came
running up the hill from the zoo ex-
claiming that a lion had busted loose and
was terrorizing the people. Immediately
the brave pistoleers grabbed all sorts of
shooting irons and started off for the
lion hunt, mostly all with fear and trepi-
dation. Of course, it was just a young-
ter's prank but what we are trying to
bring out is that after the excitement
was ov'er Ralph Johnson made the sage
remark that not a one of the brave
hunters had any bullets in their guns!
Last Laugh
For some time now Frank Biven has
been shooting an old Colt single action
gun in the matches and Frank Lipoid
has ben giving him a rather rufi time of
it. Up comes the C. F. Camp Perry
match and Frank B takes the first place
medal with a 2')2 in the marksman class
which, by the bye, was two points lower
than the master class high. Frank L.
now has a red face, Frank B. is still
shooting the old klunk and lafifing at
Frank L. with each drop of the hammer.
The annual banquet of the Western
Revolver Association will be held in
January of next year at which time the
winners of the yearly aggregate scores
will be announced. The yearly attend-
ance prizes will be in the form of small
loving cups of gold for those attending
for two or more years and silver for
those of one year.
There were 180 shooters present Sun-
day and sure had a swell day for shoot-
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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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Established 1946
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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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425 Worcester Avenue, San Francisco, Calif.
7255 Mission Street, Daly City, California
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ing. J'he No Sunshine award was not
awarded on account the sun was shining
— as it always does at the Oakland
matches. The Oscars were picked up by
Royce Tevis, Goldon McPherson and
Jack McNamara. And next match we
have the long sought after turkey shoot.
Jack Watkins has not been shooting
too long but is now trying to make up
his mind to enter the cap 'n ball match
as he has an old cap 'n bailer his grand-
father used to shoot about 100 years
ago. Our advice is that he stay with his
three modern guns that he is having
trouble with and let the 100 year model
rest on its laurels.
Len Engstrom of the Alameda Police
Department is still trying to figure out
where that 10th shot of his went in the
rapid fire string of the .22 match. Len
insists it's on the target and MUST be
a double of one of those tens he has but
the point is which one is it? No one can
find it so Len goes down 10 points,
much to his sorrow. Such is the rugged
life of pistol shooting.
SCORES
CF Short Course
Master Grif Thompson 289
Expert E. L. Johnson 280
Sharpshooter R. J. Murphy 284
Marksman 1st Frank Ramos 270
Marksman 2nd F. LaCraft 268
Marksman 3rd H. E. Jenkins 256
CF Camp Perry Mateh
Master Karl Schaugaard 294
Expert Jack McNamara 291
Sharpshooter F. Fennessey 289
Marksman 1st Fred Biven 292
Marksman 2nd J. Magee 273
Marksman 3rd H. Bottini 272
.22 National Match
Master Jack Chaney 293
Expert Hal Fellows 288
Sharpshooter Randy McDermott 283
Marksman 1st R. Galloway 277
Marksman 2nd ..R. H. Johnson 272
Marksman 3rd ,T. Harmon 259
22 Camp Perry Match
Master M. Klipfel 299
Expert E. Johnson 295
Sharpshooter J. W. Steele 292
Marksman 1st D. W. Henery 288
Marksman 2nd Ernest Lum 280
Marksman 3rd J. Magee 279
.45 National Match
Master Dick Thomas 282
Expert J. E. Green 276
Sharpshooter ..Phil Lander 262
Marksman 1st W. F. Martens 273
Marksman 2nd J. E. Durst 274
Marksman 3rd G. Colville 250
.Aggregate Match
Master Karl Schaugaard 872
Expert Hal Fellows 849
Sharpshooter M. McVey 848
Marksman 1st R. P. McDermott 823
Marksman 2nd L. Wilke 794
Marksman 3rd H. E. Jenkins 780
Scores
1st place— S. F. Police Team No. 1 1155
2nd place— Oakland Pistol Club No. 1 1142
3rd place— Calif. Hiway Patrol Team 1.1137
4th place— Calif Hiway Patrol Team 2.1124
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1301 NINTH AVENUE
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450 SUTTER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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4330 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MR. JOSEPH URSINO
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
327 TOPEKA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FOSTER & VELLA
CHEVRON GAS STATION
4101 THIRD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
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414 MASON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Mission 7. 9981
DUVALL'S STUDIO CLUB
COCKTAIL LOUNGE
309 COURTLAND AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PRospect 6. 5965
PINE -JONES MARKET
1100 PINE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JUniper 4-9813
LODGE
699 CHENERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
VAIencia 6-3444
CRYSTAL CLUB
2491 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YUkon 2-2844
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Jimmy Wong. Manager
Best in Chinese and American Food
622 JACKSON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YUkon 2-3640
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EXCHANGE
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
210 SANSOME STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SUtter 1-3721
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CONTRACTORS
607 MARKET STREET
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Midnight Manhunt
(l.'iinlinuiJ Iriim pai/r /5;
Catching the stolen car was easy. 1 he
handits had not been suspicious of the
pri\ate automobile which followed in
their wake. Carrozzi pulled abreast of
them in the 500 block of Girard Street,
then turned in sharply. Brakes squealed,
the bandit driver cursed and the stolen
car came to an abrupt stop by the curb.
The officer leaped from his car, gun
drawn, and moved toward the fugitives.
"All right," he ordered. "Come out
of there with your hands up. Don't try
any funny business."
Carrozzi know it was a touchy situa-
tion. One policeman with two gun happy
bandits is alwa\s pla>ing the short end
of the odds, even if he does have the drop
on them for the moment. He stayed well
clear of the car while he waited for the
two men to unload.
Lieutenant Martin Lee
The man in the passenger's seat opened
the door, then lifted his hands high in
the air and stepped out. The driver
mo\ed slower. He gazed at the officer
with surly, disgusted eyes, then shuffled
toward the sidewalk. Carrozzi watched
him warily, knowing he could cause
trouble.
"Get your hands up where I can see
them, " he ordered.
The airman leaned low, half doubled
over as though he was sick.
"I'll get 'em up," he muttered.
Still in a crouch the airman brought
his hands into view, moving fast, striking
with the deadly speed and precision of a
rattlesnake. Carrozzi caught the gleam
of the barrel of the twenty-five too late
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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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SAN FRANCISCO
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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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to do anything about it. The little gun
spoke in an angry, snapping voice, belch-
ing as it did so. Then it was the officer's
turn to double over as a mighty leaden
fist, moving at better than 1900 feet a
second, caught him just below the belt.
Four more bullets sprayed from the air-
man's gun before he turned and darted
down Girard Street in the wake of his
companion.
Carrozzi lifted his own weapon and
the heavy throated voice of the thirty-
eight roared a defiant answer to the light-
er pistol. The officer emptied his weapon
at the fleeing figures but distance and
darkness spoiled his aim. The bandits
disappeared around a corner.
Every now and then a wounded man
behaves with courage and fortitude which
amazes the physicians who work on him.
Carrozzi did that night. Conscious of
considerable pain, but having no idea of
how badly he was hit, the officer strug-
gled to his feet and looked around, taking
a moment or so to get his bearings. He
noticed the porch lights at 524 Girard
Street had flicked on soon ofter the shoot-
ing and headed in that direction.
Inspector Tom Cahill
Louis Scurini and his family had all
been awakened immediately by the shoot-
ing. He answered the doorbell at once
when Carrozzi rang.
"Come on it, Officer," he urged.
"Have you got a telephone?" Carrozzi
inquired.
"Right at the head of the stairs. Can
you make it?"
"Sure, Carrozzi told him. "I'm all
right."
The big policeman moved slowly to
the top of the stairs and found the tele-
phone. He called Potrero station.
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650 HARRISON STREET
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Haas and Haynie Construction
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275 PINE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SKyline 1-5094
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717 - 31ST AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALlFOR^i'A
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901 Grant Avenue SUtter 1-9292
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MATHEWS & LIVINGSTON
310 Sansome Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SWALLOW PRINTING COMPANY
"Swift as a Swallow"
349 Clay Street
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
A. LEVY & J. ZENTNER CO.
Receivers - Jobbers - Distributors
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
P O. Box 2129. Station B
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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100 Sansome Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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"This is Carrozzi," he declared. "I'm
at 524 Girard Street. I spotted those
two men who pulled the San Bruno Ave-
nue holdup and ran them down. Oiie_of
them shot me. Then they escaped on
foot. They must still be in the area
somewhere. Send some help. Quick.
And send me an ambulance. I've got a
bullet in me."
Carrozzi turned to his host. "I've
ne\er been shot before," he declared. "It
doesn't feel so good."
He pulled his tunic open and stared
at the blood which was spreading slowly
across his shirt and trousers. "\ ou know,
I thought I got the bullet in my belt. It
hit me so hard it knocked me down. But
I got hit all right. I got hit good."
Scurini lead his guest to a comfortable
chair. Carrozzi continued to talk ration-
ally and calmly. The sound of sirens in
the distance told him that his fellow offi-
cers were bracketing the area with blue
uniforms.
"I hope they get them," he declared.
"I sure hope they get them."
The telephone rang. It was a news-
paperman asking what had happened.
AVhile Scurini tried to explain Carrozzi
lifted himself from the chair and took
over. He outlined the incident in detail.
Later he took another call of the same
nature.
The Scurini family gathered around
the wounded officer. Carrozzi ejected a
shell case from his service revolver and
handed it to eight-year-old Jannette
Scurini.
"Here's a souvenir for you," he de-
clared. "Now you'll have something to
show the kids in school."
The ambulance from Alission Emer-
gency Hospital seemed to be dragging its
feet. Carrozzi rose from his chair and
went downstairs to see what was holding
things up. Nothing was in sight. He
climbed the stairs again, moving slower
than ever. The pallor on his face had in-
creased. He was turning a pale, pasty
gray. Scurini noticed it.
"You've gotta sit down officer. You've
just got to."
Carrozzi sighed wearily. "OK, I'll
sit down."
A few minutes later the ambulance ar-
rived and carted the amazing six foot,
200-pound plus officer to the surgery
tables of the San Francisco hospital.
Plasma was the first thing he needed.
The big officer had lost a lot of blood.
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1953
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407 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO 4
CALIFORNIA
THE LETTER SHOP
214 Mission Street EXbrook 2-6560
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
HANK'S JEWELRY AND
WATCH SHOP
1712 Polk Street ORdway 3-8717
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
RAY & JOE'S SERVICE
2995 Irving Street SEabright 1-9936
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPUMENTS OF
RUCKER- FULLER CO.
SCHRAMM, INC.
Manufacturers Air Compressors - Tools
1315 Howard Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phone sutler 1-9625
527 CLUB - Bar and Restaurant
DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED LIQUORS
Pabst on Tap
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527 Bryant Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Meanwhile, back along Bayshore
Houlexard and Silver Avenue, the search
for the gunmen continued and expanded.
Every available man in the Ingleside and
Potrero districts was rushed to the scene.
Carloads of men arrived from the Hall
of Justice and spread themselves through
the gloom. Traffic men joined the chase.
Chief of Inspectors James English ar-
rived to direct the manhunt personally.
Inspector Frank Ahern, square jawed,
grim faced and angry appeared to assist.
Lieutenant Marty Lee of the Robbery
Detail — calm, confident and efficient —
was summoned to direct a portion of the
chase.
Spot lights, probing the shadows, prod-
ding the recessed dorways, swept down
dark alleys. Slashlights flickered in the
darkness. Prowl car radios growled,
sputtered and disgorged information in
static splattered sentences. Patrolmen on
foot moved methodically from house to
house and street to street, investigating
each shadow.
The manhunt continued. An hour
passed and then another. Chief English,
who had gathered his aides around him
in Mission Emergency Hospital, ex-
changed worried glances with his men.
1 he area was bracketed, blocked off. But
it was large and the quarry was small. A
needle in a haystack. Two men. Two
men loose in a district as large as many
medium sized cities.
Robbery Inspector George Heeg had
joined the group. Tom Cahill of homi-
cide was there. John O'Haire, also of
homicide was present. They studied the
incoming reports and tried to fit them
into and intelligent patern.
Meanwhile the patrolmen moved on.
Methodically and slowly now, in an ever
narrowing circle.
Three ten A.M. Seventy-one year
old Louis Sechini arose at his home at
437 Goettingen Street and prepared to
leave for work. Louis is a produce work-
er and men who labor in the commission
market get up early. Sechini moved
quietly. His daughter and her husband,
Frank DeMartini and their two children
were still asleep. To make things easier
he went to the basement to shine his
shoes. He switched on the light.
"Keep quiet or we'll kill you!"
Sechini caught his breath. A gunman
moved from behind the family car, pistol
leveled at the elderly man. The second
bandit appeared from his hiding place un-
der the car. His gun was also drawn.
"AVhat the hell are you doing here?"
Sechini inquired angrily.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
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CUSTOM BROKER
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409 Washington Street, Room 7
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
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398 Fifth Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
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Consulting Service - Design and Engineering
47 Shipley Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
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"Keep quiet or we'll kill \ou," the
bandit repeated.
"What do you want?"
'The keys to the car. Where are
they?"
"I haven't got them," Sechini replied.
"The car keys are upstairs."
Frank DeMartini had been half awak-
ened when his father-in-law got up. The
sound of the older man's angry voice fil-
tered through his semi-slumber, and he
arose to see what had happened. The
bandits had just asked about the keys
when he entered.
"\Vhat's going on here, anyway?" he
demanded.
Sechini whirled toward the doorway.
"Get out of the way, Frank," he ordered.
But DeMartini was already in the cel-
lar. One of the bandits covered him with
his gun.
"Keep your hands up and keep quiet,"
he said.
DeMartini took a step back, then
stopped. The airmen looked at each other
questioningly, cursed, and then retreated
through the back door. DeAIartini raced
toward the telephone.
The call to communications, which
was immediately relayed to Captain Eng-
lish, was the first real break in the man-
hunt.
"I hey were just in our basement, "
DeMartini reported. "I think I can hear
them climbing to the roof.''
Captain English and his crew rolled
with sirens screaming down Bayshore
Boulevard. Meanwhile Potrero Station
policemen caught fleeting glimpses of the
two bandits who had somewhow clam-
bered to the roof of the DeMartini house
and scampered over a row of houses in
the direction of the Grace Lutheran
Church.
Meanwhile a cocker spaniel barked in
frantic indignation.
Two carloads of emergency officers in-
cluding Leo Osuna, ^Valter Kracke, Al
Gordon, Art Hagstrom and George Eng-
ler coiuerged on the scene. The uniform-
ed policemen drew their net in tight.
Frank Ahern pulled up in front of the
church and found Reverend Byron P.
Wallschlaeger, the pastor.
"My little dog has been barking," the
minister reported. "I think there may be
someone on the roof. He's pretty excited."
He had not finished talking when
Osuna and Kracke made a simultaneous
discovery.
"Hev, there they are," the officers
shouted. "On the roof of the church."
Spotlights pierced the darkness illumi-
nating the fugitives. A tiny tongue of
flame gickered defiantly as a gunman
opened fire on the lot of officers. The
Residence: 156 - 2nd Avenue - EV 6-6404
HAL'S BARBER SHOP
Harold L. Morrison
YOU'LL FEEL UKE NEW
208 Clement Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Telephone LOmbard 4-2360
VOGUE REWEAVING STUDIO
Burns - Tears - Moth Holes - Stains - Cuts in
Garments, Rugs and Upholstered Furniture
Rewoven by Hand.
1143 Taraval Street, Near 22nd Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
MAJOR FRED N. WIGGIN
85 HEATHER AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COURTNEY'S RICHFIELD SERVICE
GEARY AT ARGUELLO BOULEVARD
Evergreen 6-9742
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HEmlock 1-3680 - 1-3681 ENterprise 1-0062
W R E S C O
wholesale Radio and Electric Supply Co.
Authorized Distributor
"RCA Tubes - Parts - Test Equipment
Batteries"
140 Ninth Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MAX JACKSON & SONS
INSURANCE
461 Market Street YUkon 2-2494
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC FELT COMPANY
710 York Street Mission 7-0111
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
METAPHYSICAL LIBRARY AND
BOOK SHOP
85 Post Street YUkon 6-6145
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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B & W TRUCKING AND
EXPRESS
2335 Clement Street BAyview 1-2061
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL
Hayes and Stanyan Street
Phone SKyline 1-2112
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
SMITH & CRAWFORD
wholesalers
ELECTRONIC PARTS
1345 Mission Street UN 1-5206
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
ARLIN HOTEL
2186 Union Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
LESLIE GORRELL
Proven Answers to Your Association's
Financial Problems
HOW TO RAISE FUNDS
At No Added Cost to Your Members
No Obligation for Complete Information
420 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
JAMES HURST CO.
REAL ESTATE
155 Montgomery St. Phone SUtter 1-8456
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
THE TUX - Cocktofis
Phone UNderhill 1-7064
1204 Market Street, Opposite WhJtcomb Hotel
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
ELMORE'S AUTO REPAIRING
IBS Twelfth Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
policemen lunged for the cover of their
cars, then returned fire. The net spread
tight around the lofty building. Patrol-
men focused their flashlights on the roof
and advanced, guns drawn and ready for
instant use.
Osuna and Kracke moved forward,
scaled an eight-foot wire fence and drop-
ped into the backyard. Almost before
they knew what was happening they rea-
lized they had company.
One of the bandits was squatting in
the yard, desperately trying to bury the
holdup money and his gun.
Kracke leveled his thirty-eight at the
airman.
"Come out with your hands up or I'll
let you have it," he ordered.
The suspect, hands aloft, moved for-
ward under the flashlight beam. He sur-
rendered without further struggle.
While Osuna and Kracke captured the
fugitive, Frank Ahern sought a route to
the church roof. He found it at 319
Bacon Street. Leading Officers Engler,
Robert Dennison and George Ferris, he
moved through the house to the roof.
A four-foot gap separated the policeman
from the church roof.
"We can jump that," Ahearn decided.
"Easy," one of the officers agreed.
One by one the four officers leaped
from the residence to the church. From
there on it was easy. The defiant bandit
had lost his nerve. He crouched, empty
handed, beside a cornice. His gun lay on
the tar paper a few feet away.
"Don't shoot, I'll give up," he said.
"You bet you'll come," Ahern replied.
He turned and called to the officers on
the street.
"Somebody send for a fire truck, will
you," he called. "I need a ladder to get
this fellow down with."
The manhunt was over. Later that
night the two bandits were identified as
Judge Lombard and Nathan Nichols,
both airmen stationed at Hamilton Air
Force base. A complete confession of
each detail of their crime spree followed.
Every San Francisco officer who reads
this magazine knows by now that Car-
rozzi will recover. His constitution was
as tough as his disposition. His fellow
officers will be working with him during
the months and years to come. And his
courageous action will not soon be for-
gotten.
And the bandits ? They have tempo-
rary quarters in the San Francisco
County Jail while they await trial. Later
on they will take up residence in rooms
which have been reserved for them up the
bay apiece. Right close to Hamilton Air
Force Base in fact. But in spite of this
it is considered highly unlikely that they
will feel at home. Not right away.
WING SING CHONG CO.
IMPORTER AND EXPORTER
GROCERIES - WINES - UQUORS
1076 Stockton Street YUkon 2-4171
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
\
W. C. TAIT
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
2300 Mason Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
ARTHUR A. HYMAN
300 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
E. CLEMENS HORST CO.
235 PINE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
COAST LINE TRUCK
SERVICE. INC.
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
J. B. KING COMPANY
CONTRACTORS
231 Franklin Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
NATIONAL CASH REGISTER
COMPANY
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNA
ECK'S WHIST CLUB
Enjoy Whist With Us Every Afternoon and
Evening, Except Wednesdays
3316 24th Street Mission 7-99S2
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
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GOLD STAR LIQUOR STORE
1199' 2 McAllister Street JOrdan 7-0303
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
A. E. HANSON
SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY
1835 Divisadero Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Joe Jung's Indo China Restaurant
263 O'Farrell Street DOuglas 2-6706
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WING SUN
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
17 Brenham Place YUkon 2-0719
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Beaux Arts French Laundry
3-Day Service or Special 1-Day
607 Geary Street ORday 3-4306
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SEQUOIA HOTEL
174 Third Street EXbrook 2-9803
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COLONIAL UPHOLSTERING SHOP
FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER
2228 Lombard Street Fillmore 6-7793
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE ROSEMONT TAVERN
903 Valencia Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL BRISTOL
E. L. Taft, Manager
WEEKLY AND PERMANENT RATES
56 Mason Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
The White House Cleaners and
Dyers
"The House of Quality and Service"
174 Fourteenth Street HEmlock )-047S
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GET YOUR KICKS AT THE
HOUSE OF NIX
1135 Ocean Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ZEBRA SNACK BAR
Miss Lucille Pettit
4102 GEARY BOULEVARD
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WINTER HARDWARE
429 San Anselmo Street
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
S. & W. Machinery & Supply
PIER No.3, EMBARCADERO
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Personal Identification
(Conthiuiii from pacic 17 J
society, but, despite numerous and offera-
tory manifestations, the directors of
American public welfare were apathetic.
However, the Hertillon novelty was loud-
ly acclaimed by those in power, with the
fine unreason of witless sheep aping some
freakish antic of their bellwether; and
eventually, anthopometry gained foothold
in another unsuspecting territory.
Bertillion File Compiled
Bertillon's book, "Signaletic Instruc-
tions," published in English in 1896, con-
tains the following prideful statement:
"It (the Bertillon System) was intro-
duced into the United States in 1887 by
Major R. W. McClaughry (then war-
den of the Illinois State Penitentiary at
Joliet. and Secretary of the United States
and Canada Warden's Association) to
whose attention it was brought by the
chief of that institution, the late Gallus
Muller. Shortly afterward, it was offi-
cially endorsed by the Warden's Associa-
tion . . . and at the present time, there
are in the United States nearly twenty
prisons and reformatories and at least
seven police departments, which are mak-
ing use of it to some extent."
As early as 1896, the International As-
sociation of Chiefs of Police had set up
a Bertillon file at Chicago, compiled from
the records furnished by enforcement
agencies throughout the entire country.
Incidentally, this was the first bureau of
identification with a national scope to be
created in the United States. It also is
an important circumstance that these rec-
ords were later removed to Washington,
D. C, to become the nucleus of the Na-
tional Police Bureau of Identification,
which had its birthplace in an office over
the National Bank of AVashington, at
7th and D Streets, N.W. Washington,
D. C, with Eugene Van Buskirk in
charge as superintendent.
When fingerprinting was finally adopt-
ad, digital records also were forwarded
by the many police officers of the United
States, and not by the Federal Govern-
ment, as popular misinformation has fre-
quently contended.
Rogues Gallery Expands
Some extenuation for Bertillon's readv
acceptance in the L^nited States is found
in the haphazard identification procedures
current at the time. The "Rogues Gal-
lery" instituted in San Francisco by Cap-
tain Lees in 1854, pioneered similar
methods, which were employed in 1875
by Inspector Thomas Byrnes, Chief of
Detectives in the New York City Police
Department. Recognized as a world fig-
ure in the enforcement field, the achieve-
WHITCOMB TRAVEL SERVICE
1231 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WILLIAM SANFORD
EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS
657 Harrison Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
IDEAL PAINT & WALL PAPER CO.
2200 Lombard Street, Corner Steiner
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WILBAR HOTEL
328 Fourth Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
McGRAW BROTHERS
PRESCRIPTION PHARMACISTS
6300 Mission Street
DALY CITY CALIFORNIA
YOUNG REPUBLIC LAUNDRY
517 ARGUELLO BOULEVARD
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Y O U N G" S
LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS
193 Valencia Street KLondike 2-3024
Near Duboce Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YOUNG CHINA NEWSPAPER
Mr. S. S. Fong
881 Clay Street YUkon 2-2651
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HENRY SEWING SHOP
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chu
1038 Powell Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GEORGE'S FOUNTAIN
303 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
George A. Karros Sandwich Shop
Mr. and Mrs. George Karros
932A MORKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Zouaounis Brothers Five-Mile
Market
3574 SAN BRUNO AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
VIENNA GROCERY
799 Vienna Street DEIaware 3-59S5
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE CHINESE TIMES
119 Waverly Place YUkon 2-0136
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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Peerlite Manufacturing and
Supply Co.
178 Fifth Street SUtter 1-0S50
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MISSSON VILLAGE CLUB
2000 Mission Street MArket 1-8138
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE DRAGON'S GATE
FINEST CHINESE CUISINE
850 Kearny Street YUkon 2-3926
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JAMES MARKET
GROCERIES - BEER - LIQUORS
3100 California Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL BOSTON
452 Folsom Street GArfield 1-9956
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GOLDEN EAGLE LUNCH
SPANISH AND ITALIAN FOOD
400 Broadway
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
Seventeenth Street Restaurant
1233 - 17th Street UNderhill 3-9717
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Romeo's Fruit, Fish and Vegetable
Market
GROCERIES. FRESH AND DRIED FRUITS
5216 Third Street ATwater 2-8466
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JUSTICE HOTEL
640 Clay Street YUyon 2-0735
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MARINA BOWL
FOR RELAXATION AND FUN
1725 Filbert Street GR 4-9937
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
NEV\^ CONTINENTAL HOTEL
127 Ellis Street YUkon 6-0464
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
180 Church Street HEmlock 1-5739
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WONG & HOW RESTAURANT
CHINESE FOOD
404 Kearny Street
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
FRANKLIN HOTEL
1380 Sutter Street TUxedo S-9734
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
nients of Byrnes in criminal photography
surpassed those of Captain Lees, who had
been handicapped by hick both of funds
and cooperation. In 1886, Byrnes pub-
lished a sizeable text entitled "Profes-
sional Criminals in America," in which
he described a large number of current
offenders, and included several hundred
photographs, a work suggesting, but far
from comparable with that of Oloriz
Aquilera.
Byrnes later included descriptions of
the Bertillon system, and published an
enlarged and revised edition of his book
in 1895, which, in that era of horsecars
and gaslight, enforcement officers of
America, and of Europe as well, found
to be of considerable utility. But inter-
national criminals and local lawbreakers
also were both numerous and active, and
more effective weapons were sorely
needed.
Thus Bertillon's anthropometry came
as an emergency measure in dire extrem-
ity ; however, it is regretable that popu-
lar selection made such a choice with
fingerprinting not only available, but
also convincingly advocated by progres-
sive intellects possessing the foresight to
appreciate its advantage.
Bertillon System Spreads
Once rooted in American soil, anthro-
pometry throve with timely blossoming
in all important centers. The Chicago
police department countenanced its em-
ployment in 1888 at the insistence of
Captain Michael P. Evans, and its was
used in Illinois State Reformatory in
1889 by a J. Reno, one of Evans' stu-
dents. New York officially sanctioned
Bertillon's method September 1, 1896,
and was still addicted to its use in 1903,
when Captain James H. Parke, of the
New York State Prison Department,
vainly petitioned the U. S. Immigration
Service to adopt fingerprinting. The offi-
cial reply was "... The Bertillon Sys-
tem is the most advantageous for the
needs of this Service."
But Captain Parke was not by any
means a lone champion, and once again
the subject of Dermatography found ap-
preciative and able support in Dr. Henr\'
P. de Forest, Ph.B., M.S., and Fellow
of the New York Academy of IMedicine.
Here was a second Galton with percep-
tion beyond his contemporaries ;and large-
ly through his historic efforts were the
American people destined once again to
share the benefit of a heritage from an-
tiquity.
For some time prior to and during the
year 1900, the New York Civil Service
Commission had been encountering diffi-
culties with the numerous applicants for
LAKESIDE LIQUOR STORE
2188 Mission Street UNderhill 3-972S
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Blue Bird Cafe and Cocktail Bar
ITALIAN DINNERS
3149 - 22nd Street Mission 8-9793
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Green Spot Cocktail Lounge
1371 Grant Avenue EXbrook 2-9940
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MARINA PASTRY
2045 Chestnut Street
SAN FRANCISCO
WAlnut 1-8020
CALIFORNIA
DANTE BILLIARD PARLOR
521 Broadway GArfield 1-9529
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
MOLER BARBER SCHOOL
D. E. Brown, Manager
161 Fourth Street
SAN FRANCISCO
GArfield 1-9979
CALIFORNIA
BIGHORN TAVERN
2898 - 1 6th Street
SAN FRANCISCO
HEmlock 1-5718
CALIFORNIA
THE TUX
MIXED DRINKS - COCKTAILS
1204 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
MIAMI BUFFET
2722 SEVENEENTH STEET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
W. H. AND S. SILLS
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
241 Highland Ave. Diamond 3-7503
BURLINGAME CALIFORNIA
THE BARREL INN
139 ELLIS STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
VENETIAN BAKING COMPANY
Italian - French Bread and Rolls
2200 Powell Street
SAN FRANCISCO
DOuglas 2-2416
CALIFORNIA
BYRNE'S LIQUOR STORE
"Right Kind of Liquor and Beers — on the
Wrong^ Side of the Track*;*'
SELMA CALIFORNIA
THOMAS CERAMICS
2534 Newport Blvd. Beacon 5664-J
COSTA MESA
CALIFORNIA
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Phone GReystone 4-9644
STUDIO LIQUORS
Fine Wines and Liquors (Retail)
Peter Vellas
468 Ellis Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
MOnlrose 4-4909
CANARY LIQUOR STORE
Call Us For Liquor . . . We Deliver
R. Val Ennis - R. J. Ennis
31st Avenue and Judah Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
Zona-Lee - Children's Garments
199 Minna Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
REV. D. ZUNIO
80 Santa Rosa Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
Zurich Life Ins. Company
417 Montgomery Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MICHAEL'S TAVERN
62 Taylor Street TUxedo 5-1277
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
Bay Bridge Emporium
130 Valencia Street
SAN FRANCISCO
UN 3-2928
CALIFORNIA
Appliance Reconditioning
Service Co.
3151 Scott Street
SAN FRANCISCO
FI 6-2051
CALIFORNIA
MOLONY'S PHARMACY
16tli and Guerrero Streets
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HENRY M. ZAIS
COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS
Custom Built Upholstered Furniture
Furniture - Appliances
849 Mission Street EXbrook 2-6512
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Haas Wood and ivory Works
George Haas - Carl Haas
64 Clementina Street Phone GArfield 1-8273
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
L. J. LAZARUS
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
North American Accident Ins. Co.
A. J. Carlson, Field Representative
LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Phones: Office DO 2-3295 - Res. LA 5-8537
867 Phelan Building
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SUTTER TRAVEL SERVICE
Hotel Lobby - Hotel Sutter
Air, Rail, Steamship, Tours . . . Sightseeing
Let us make your reservation for your next
hotel stop. Reservations to all ski resorts
DOuglas 2-2680
Sutter & Kearny Sts. San Francisco. Calif.
civic employment. An artful subterfuge
resorted to by poorly qualified but ambi-
tious petitioners, was that of hiring some
vigorous but unscrupulous impersonator
to take the required tests, and thus fraud-
ulently attain a qualifying e-\amination
rating. This regrettable practice culmin-
ated in unsavory scandal when some of
the contestants, even after dishonestly se-
curing appointment, failed to reimburse
their spurious representative, who actu-
ally brought legal action to recover what
he considered his just fee.
Fate Intervenes
On June \^. \^Q2, Dr. de Forest was
appointed head medical advisor in charge
of all Civil Service physical examina-
tions, and a few days later was called to
a conference with Civil Service Commis-
sioner Col. \Villis L. Ogden. The subject
of this discussion was the creation of
some reliable preventive measure to frus-
trate any further attempts at misrepre-
sentation b\' applicants. As a result. Dr.
de Forest agreed to make a survey of
available identification methods.
On August 1, 1902, the doctor sailed
for England, where his plans included
a cross country bicycle tour in company
with his wife, and later, a visit to Paris
where he intended to make a thorough
in\estigation of Bertillon's system at its
source. However, the hand of fate in-
tervened in the form of a newspaper ar-
ticle appearing September 15, 1902, in an
issue of the "London Daily Telegraph,"
captioned "Identification by Finger-
prints." This item came quite casually
to Dr. de Forest's notice, and very natu-
rally aroused his immediate interest. The
account related how one Harry Jackson,
an ex-offender, had recently been recoll-
ected of burglary by the fingerprints he
had unwittingly left during the commis-
sion of his latest crime.
Ready Solution
Sensing here a ready solution to his
personal problem. Dr. de Forest at once
\ isited Scotland Yard, and eventualh'
met Sergeant Charles Collins, who was
eager to furnish all needful information
relati\'e to the Galton-Henry system em-
ployed in the local bureau, which at that
time contained over three hundred thou-
sand fingerprint cards.
Feeling well asured that further search
would discover nothing superior to fin-
gerprinting as an identification system,
the doctor returned to New York. How-
ever, he did subsequently meet Bertillon,
and examined his method, and, on this
later European venture, visited a num-
ber of fingerprint bureaus, including those
of Christiania, Stockholm, Copenhagen,
St. Petersburg, Moscow, ^Varsaw, and
SUGAR BOWL
3703 Twentieth Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ROSE BOWL LIQUORS
3045 Army Street, Corner Alabama
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Compliments of
MISS MILDRED G. STONE
SODA FOUNTAIN SHOP
328 Courtland Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Try Us and Compare
"Zephyr" Cleaners and Dyers
Odorless Cleaning - Quality Workmanship
Expert Alteration and Repairing
4001 Balboa Street BAyview 1-4669
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
LEAVENWORTH MARKET
1762 Leavenworth Street
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
YOUNG COMPANY
GROCERS
1658 O'Farrell Street Fillmore 6-8358
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Pacific American Distributing Co.
550 Beale Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY RESTAURANT
2078 Hayes Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MON SING
Specializing in Egg Noodles
1392 Pacific Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Compliments of
A FRIEND
Z I E G L E R 'S
Jewelers and Watchmakers
Santa Fe R R. Watch Inspectors
210 Townsend Street Phone GA 1-2784
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Chin's Liquors and Groceries
2092 Sutter Street
SAN FRANCISCO
JO 7-3663
CALIFORNIA
Fillmore 6-2414
CAREW & ENGLISH
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Masonic and Golden Gate Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JOE THE TAILOR
5898 Mission Street DElaware 3-7342
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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BUTCHER AND FOX
Auto Undercoating and Polishing
Free Pickup and Delivery Service
248 Oak Street
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone UNderhill 3-2288
CALIFORNIA
THE TWINS
Will Be There to Service Your Favorite Cocktails
Open 6 A M. to 2 A. M.
597-599 Post Street Phone PRospect 5-1042
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
F. & G. PORK STORE
2770 Mission Street Phone Mission 7-4003
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC BUILDING
4th and Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DEANS AND HOMER
INSURANCE AND GENERAL AGENTS
340 Pine Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
VITTORI BROS.
Fruits, Vegetables and Poultry, Fancy Groceries
3820-2<5 Mission St.
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone MUsion R-3'70
CALIFORNIA
ST. FRANCIS DELICATESSEN
GROCERIES - BEER - WINES AND LIQUORS
1579 Sanchez Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
JOS. C. FLETCHER
1415 Folsom Street UNderhill 1-2991
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORN'A
R. MOHR & SONS DIVISION
AMERICAN OPTICAL CO.
8»3 M!"=="n Street
SAN FRANCISCO
GArfield 1-SS1S
CALIFORN'A
Garrett M. Goldberci Paint Co.
MANUFACTURERS SINCE 1906
1019 Mission St.-eet
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone UNderhi'l 1-0197
CALIFORN'^
JACK AND MILT
TOBACCOS - MAGAZINES - LIQUORS
1501 F-lImore Street
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Fillmore C-.-S.-in'
CALIFORNIA
SIDNEY MIRON
Po='tiveIv Pavs the H-^h^^st Prices for Ladi°<:
airl Oenls - S-^cond-Hj^n^ Gown<;. nress*"; and
Suits - We Carrv a FuM Line of New Furs
17K0 Gearv St., Betwp^n Fillmnre and Web^t-r
WEst 1-1552 SAN FRANCISCO. CAl IF.
ALBERT PICARD
405 Montgomery Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORn"^
ST. FRANCIS FOUNTAIN
Serving the Community for 32 Years 'n the S»me
Location Featuring Onat'tv Hommade Cand''='e,
Ice Cream and L'g^t Lunches.
2801 - 74th Street, Corner York
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Vienna, as well as several others in Ger-
many, This extended investigation was
amply convincing, demonstrating beyond
any question the marked superiority of
fingerprint methods.
Upon arrival at New York, in Oc-
tober, 1902, after the initial contact with
Scotland Yard, Dr. de Forest outlined
his well formulated plan to Col. Ogden,
who gave it personal approval and official
sanction. Within a fortnight, the appro-
priate forms and other needful items were
prepared, and a modern fingerprint file
had its debut in the United States of
America.
First Applicant
The expediency of this form of regis-
tration was of high importance in this
instance, since at that time, between
twenty and thirty thousand Civil Service
applicants were examined annually in
the city. Dr. de Forest in his writings
asserts that during the ten years he occu-
pied the position of Chief Medical Ex-
aminer, the aspirants to city employment
who passed through his bureau number-
ed well over a quarter of a million.
Following the installation of the new
registration bureau, the first person to be
recorded was a Mr. James Johnson, an
applicant for membership in the New
York City Fire Department, whose fin-
gerprints were taken on December 19,
1902. Since this individual plays so mate-
rial a part in fingerprint history, it is
gratifying to relate that he was success-
ful in his examinations, and was appoint-
ed on September 21, 1903, being assigned
for duty on the fireboat "Zopher Mills."
A quarter century's active service was
marked by transfer, promotion, and nu-
merous recognitions for distinguished
performance under hazardous circum-
stances, concluding with honorable re-
tirement, when James Johnson was pen-
sioned from the department on June 6,
1928.
Pattern Unchanged
Throughout Dr. de Forest's many anil
varied activities, the subject of Dernia-
tography ever remained a fascinating
study, and his academic interest furnish-
ed invaluable support in bringing the
science into general recognition and ac-
ceptance. He was later elected to the
presidency of the subsequently organized
International Society for Personal Iden-
tification, which distinguished post his
enthusiastic constituents would not per-
mit him to relinquish for a fvill decade.
Upon final retirement from office, he was
honored by a testimonial dinner at the
Hotel McAIpin, in New York City, on
the evening of January 26, 1935. Num-
bered among the many noteworthy guests
LIGHTSTONE'S
2798 Mission Street
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
EASY WASHING MACHINE
CORPORATION
1 355 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
"Where Customers Send Their Friends"
LLOYD'S SERVICE STATION
Lubrication - Simonize - Gas - Oil - Parts
Accessories - Tune-Ups a Specialty
5301 Mission Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Great American Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK
Herbert Ryman, Vice-President
Pacific Department: 320 California Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Sandusky's Indian Trading Post
Indian Trading Post - Complete Line of Reser-
vation Made Indian Jewelry, Navajo and Chi-
mayo Rugs, Indian Crafts and Antiques.
323 Grant Avenue Phone YUkon 6-0715
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Yerba Buena French Laundry
ALL WORK DONE BY HAND
2157 Lombard Street
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone WE«t 1-?171
CALIFORNIA
JULIUS' CASTLE
302 Greenwich Street
SAN FRANCISCO
DOuglas 2-3042
CALIFORNIA
AVENUE AUTO PARTS
2410 San Bruno Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phon*- WAlnul 1-2434 Vinre Minors
Minors and Saverv Brothers
Antiauf^s. Press Work, Punchinc:. Stamoiner,
Metal Sninning", I-amD*;, Lpn'^es. H'^h'way Ru'Is-
eye Reflectors, S'gnals, Reoair Work, Stenc'l
Machines, F.tc.
760 McAllister Street San Francisco, Calif.
Thomas Radiator Mfq. Co.
Thomas Suoer Prrvlucl Yukon Coooer Radiator
Cores . . . Most Effic'pnl for Automotive or Air
Conditioning.
B46 r.nlden Gate Ave. Phone PR R-7Q00
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WESTERN SEWING COMPANY
716 Sacramento Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BABE ZANCA
Complete Automotive Sfrvice - Ba*ter'es, Tir'-s,
Accessories. Pamt-ng- Bodv and Fender Work.
Martm E'lpinal, Service Manager
2130 Polk Street PRospect S-SO^O
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YOUR SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY
Finished and Washed and Dry
1-aundry Service - Dry Cleaning
1735 Fnlfon Street
SAN FRANCISCO
JOrdan 7-BBd4
CALIFORNIA
Phil's Mobil Service Station
We Specialize in Certified Lubrication, Tires and
Batteries, Gasoline, Oil and Accessories.
2501 Lombard Street
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone WEst 1-51 11
CALIFORNIA
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURiNAL
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Dr. Russ. L. Alley
Physician - Surgeon - Osteopath
EXbrook 2-2240, Day and Night
323 Geary Street. Suite 414
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SEWARD-WHEELER STUDIO
ILLUSTRATION - LAYOUT
216 Market Street Phone DOuglas 2-7120
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ZIPPER SUPPLY & REPAIR CO.
84 First Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SANFORD CLEANERS
Wholesale Cleaning and Dyeing
Jack Friedman
270-274 Valencia Street UNderhill 1-9040
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BILL YOUNGS
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
1444 - 48th Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Hilltop Barber & Beauty Shop
159 - 161 Hilltop Road
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL GRAYSTONE
REASONABLE RATES
66 Geary Street
SAN FRANCISCO
EXbrook 2-4885
CALIFORNIA
COAST SUPPLY CO.
Distributors of Pre-Popped Corn
977 Howard Street
SAN FRANCISCO
DOuglas 2-2689
CALIFORNIA
Comp/imenfs of
A FRIEND
THE MaclNTOSH COMPANY
544 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
RELIABLE GLASS CO.
Specializing in Auto Glass
2015 - 16th Street HEmlock 1-0684
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Telephone GArfield I- 1515
A. J. ZIRPOLI
300 Montgomery Street
SAN FRANCISCO 4 CALIFORNIA
HOBART BROS.
Polyken Industrial Tapes - Miracle Adhesives.
Zegers, Inc. "Dura-Seal" Tremco Mfg. Co.
"Tremglaze"
200 Davis Street YUkon 2-32S8
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WALLACE-ZORN - Phofos
Wavne W. Woolerv
HEmlock 1-1709, 1-1710 ... If no answer,
call GArfield 1-1155
389 Valencia Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
was Mr. James Johnson, anil, during the
program, his fingerprints were again re-
corded by Dr. de Forest after an interval
of thirty-three years. Needless to say, the
pattern forms showed no material altera-
tion.
At about the time of Dr. de Forest's in-
\ estigative trip through England, another
American executive faced a dilemma.
During the summer of 1902, Cornelius
V. Collins, Superintendent of Prisons in
New York State, was having the custom-
ary difficulty with Bertillon files in the
identification bureaus of various state in-
stitutions; as usual, with large collections
of records, the system's defects were be-
coming glaringly apparent. The urgency
was such that he dispatched two repre-
sentatives to Europe, with the purpose of
studying identification methods employed
there, in the hope of discovering some
better system for the subclassification of
Bertillon cards in the American regis-
tries.
Fingerprints Superior
The men selected for this mission were
the Hon. Charles K. Haker, Chief Clark,
New York Prison Department, and Dr.
R. B. Lamb, of Dannemore State Hos-
pital. These emissaries made a careful
survey of foreign procedures, including
both the French and British, returning
to the United States convinced, as was
Dr. de Forest, that fingerprint identifi-
cation is superior to all other forms. To
their sponsor, they presented a recom-
mendation for the adoption of finger-
printing, which met with approval. Su-
perintendent Collins turned over the text-
books and other collected data to an al-
ready mentioned executive. Captain James
H. Parke of the Prison Department, for
installation and development.
Captain Parke's lively interest and ap-
plication constituted yet another gener-
ous subscription to the cause, since he
not only mastered the Galton-Henry sys-
tem, but also devised additional exten-
sions thereto, and, by 1903, was finger-
printing all inmates in the New York
penal institutions.
Captain Parke's initial position of
prison guard was eventually followed by
promotion to the important post of
Parole Statistician of the New "^'ork
State Prison Department. His mastery
of fingerprint methods led to such out-
standing and useful results that it was
decided to make an exhibit of this tech-
nique in conjunction with the Bertillon
system at the forthcoming St. Louis Ex-
position. This was done, with the unex-
pected outcome that the interesting dis-
play prepared and presented by Captain
Parke was awarded the Grand Prize.
OLGA'S FOUNTAIN
1954 Hyde Street ORdway 3-S413
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ZIMS' RESTAURANT
Miss Elaine Nichols
1415 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
CHAS. H. ZIPSER CO.
Printers - Bookbinders Supplies, Machinery
Equipment
515 Howard Street DOuglas 2-1850
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WARREN W. ZIMMER
Free Lance Advertising Artist
216 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO
YUkon 6-6S45
CALIFORNIA
SUNSET WATCH REPAIRING
Watch and Jewelry Repairing - Gifts, Rings,
Watches, Diamonds and Mountings.
H. E. Seeds, Expert Watchmaker
1342 - 9th Avenue MOntrose 4-0716
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YOUNGHAVEN STUDIO - Danc'tnq
Miss Audree Young
102 Clipper Street
SAN FRANCISCO
ATwater 2-2125
CALIFORNIA
California Employment Agency
Clerical - Hotel - Restaurant - Domestic
Resort - Bakery
821 Market Street, Room 265
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phone SKyline 1-7998 Lucretia Swinburne
WILSON CLEANERS
Alterations - Repairs
2110 Clement Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Res. BA 1-6369
Telephone SK 2-0250
ZOIA BEAUTY SALON
Specializing in All Kinds of Permanent Waving
AH Branches of Beauty Culture
1819 Balboa Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
POLLY'S
CARDS - STATIONERY - GIFTS
1010 Taraval Street
SAN FRANCISCO
MOntrose 4-5360
CALIFORNIA
Persian Aub-Zam-Zam
. . . COCKTAILS . . .
1633 Haight Street Phone MArket 1-1636
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
A. E. ROWE & COMPANY
660 Mission Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Compliments of
A FRIEND
MIRON GROSSMAN
543 Mission Srteet YUkon 6-2671
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
PACIFIC GEAR & TOOL WORKS
1035 Folsom Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIKORNIA
LACE HOUSE FRENCH LAUNDRY
Mme. J P. Bourdet, Prop.
CASH AND CARRY
3038 - 24th Street
SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Mission 7-4720
CALIFORNIA
A & H AUTO PARTS
Al Flaum
3809 Geary Boulevard SKyline 1-0941
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JACKSON'S NOOK
Private Dining Room - Chinese and American
Dishes
Mr. and Mrs. J W. Jackson. Props.
1638 Buchanan Street Phone JOrdan 7-9790
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BINN'S MACHINE WORKS
1072 Bryant Street
SAN FRANCISCO
HEmlock 1-3570
CALIFORNIA
BAYVIEW BAIT SHOP
Sporting Goods - Fishing Tackle - Fishing
Parties Arranged . . . Phone Your Order to Be
Sure of Bait ... A. Bin
4408 Third Street
SAN FRANCISCO
ATwater 2-3242
CALIFORNIA
Parker Water Heater Service
Successor to Edward H. Parker
All Types of Water Heaters Installed & Repaired
Chester C. Parker, Licensed Gas Appliance
Dealer
750 Monterey Boulevard JUniper 7-7233
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BAY BRIDGE EMPORIUM
Ruth and Maurice Zugman
130 Valencia Street
SAN FRANCISCO
UNderhill 3-2928
CALIFORNIA
Louis Holm Silver Pheasant
COCKTAIL LOUNGE
1813 San Jose Ave. JUniper 4-9926
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PASTIME BILLIARD PARLOR
POOL - BILLIARDS
Soft Drinks
1235 FILLMORE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Telephone Fillmore 6-3 3 1 I
AMERICAN MARKET
MEAT AND POULTRY
1714-1716 Fillmore St„ between Post «c Sutter
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
P. A. BERGEROT
110 SUTTER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MArket 1-8080
JOS. D. SHEEDY DRAYAGE
630 Tennessee St. (Near Third & Mariposa Sts.)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Inspector Ferrier
A name justifying especial recognition
and remembrance in latter day finger-
print history is that of Inspector John
Kenneth Ferrier, of Scotland Yard,
whose presence in America, though cir-
cumstantial, was of utmost importance
to the science of modern identification.
When the abo\e mentioned World's
Centennial Exposition was held at St.
Louis in 1904, Kind Edward of Eng-
land loaned the Jubilee presents of Queen
Victoria, which included the famous
Kohinoor, then the largest diamond in
the world, to be placed on exhibition
there. Some idea of the value represent-
ed by these jeweled treasures gathered
from all parts of the empire, is indicated
by the fact that the collection was in-
sured for fifteen million dollars. To ac-
company and constantly guard the ex-
hibit, a number of picked men were se-
lected from Scotland Yard, among them,
Mr. Ferrier. Scotland Yard also had an
exhibit at the Exposition, and, of this dis-
play, Mr. Ferrier was in personal charge.
At that time, American identification
procedure was still consistently impeded
by anthropometry, although Great Bri-
tain and her possessions had for several
years demonstrated the superiority of fin-
gerprints in their modern application. But
American police officers, then frequently
of the stolid, sedentary "nightwatchman"
type, had, with some few and scattered
exceptions, little knowledge or curiosity
regarding the methods employed by for-
eign departments.
Impossible Task
In Scotland Yard, Mr. Ferrier's du-
ties had been largely in the identification
bureau under the tutelage of Sir E. R.
Henry, and consequently he was a hearty
advocate of his teacher's precepts. Arriv-
ing in St. Louis April 10, 1904, he lost
no time voicing to local authorities the
praises of fingerprinting. But, as usual,
the suggestions encountered cynical skep-
ticism. This was both unfortunate and
inexcusable, since Ferrier's contentions
were amply objectified by several actual
displays of fingerprints at the Exposition.
However, Mr. Ferrier was definitely a
person not to be lightly discouraged, and
energetically continued his missionary
endeavors. AVith such insistence did he
press his cause that many of his listeners
styled him a tiresome fanatic, on the pop-
ular assumption than any departure from
convention must necessarily be all wrong.
^Vith scant appreciation and less un-
derstanding for all that Ferrier was offer-
ing, the St. Louis officers conceived the
idea of quieting him by setting what they
considered an impossible task for their
LIBERTY FARMS, INC.
400 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PALACE UPHOLSTERING SHOP
Chesterfields Recovered - New Sets Made to
Order - Reasonable Prices - Free Estimates
5791 Mission Street JUniper 4-2471
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Pound's Refrigeration Service
Youngstown Dishwashers - Coolerator
Refrigerators
615 Diamond Street
SAN FRANCISCO
VAlencia 4-7737
CALIFORNIA
Phil Lynch Sporting Goods Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
623 MissionStreet YUkon 6-6950
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
EDYTH LEIGH SHOPPE
Women's and Children's Wear
2806 TARAVAL STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Son Francisco Advertising Club
690 MARKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
TRUNK & LEATHER GOODS
Repair Shop
Expert Repairing of Suit Cases. Brief Cases. All
kinds of leather goods. Zippers repaired or re-
placed. Gold Leaf Stamping.
12 GEARY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
"You'll wonder why you never ate here before"
Parcel Post CofFee Shop
GOOD MEALS - AT REASONABLE PRICES
115 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SARATOGA BEAUTY SALON
Specializing in Pemnanent Waving, Haircutting,
Tinting . . . Open Evenings by Appointment
Jane Pickering. Operator
3800 Noriega St., Entrance on 45th Ave.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
E. SYVERSEN
Manufacturing Jeweler
962 Phelan Building
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HICK'RY PIT
SPARERIBS $1.45
Beef - Ham - Pork - Steaks - Spareribs
Barbecued Over the Open Fire
Free Parking in Rear.
3545 California Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
THE HERMANN SAFE CO.
MANUFACTURERS
Howard and Main Streets
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA
Dec. J 952 - Jan. 1953
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Page 49
NEW DIAMOND MARKET
Groceries - Produce - Wine - Beer
600 Castro Street UN 1-7414
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Park Auto Reconstruction Co.
SYyline 1-4636 . . . PHONE . . . SKyline 1-4650
624 Stanyan Street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phone YUkon 2-373 1 Res. JUniper 7-0187
Washington & Sawyer, Inc.
Civil Engineering and Surveying
204 Sacramento St., Corner Davis St.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PAX HOTEL
SPECIAL WEEKLY RATES
DAILY— $1.50 AND UP
246 MASON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SWANSON'S MOHAWK SERVICE
1795 FIFTEENTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
W. A. Palmer Films, Inc.
611 Howard Street YUkon 6-5961
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DRUMM LIQUOR STORE
133 Drumm Street YUkon 6-619S
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL HALE
939 Mission Street SUtter 1-9515
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
REM REALTY COMPANY
679 PORTOLA DRIVE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Want Books - Post-O-Card Want Order Books
Env-O-BIank Want Order Books Envelope
Order Blanks
ORVILLE E. DE BOLT CO.
394 PACIFIC AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PRospect 5-9610
WALKER'S FOUNTAIN LUNCH
1019 Van Ness Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
uouKl be instructor. Just prior to this
time, there had been arrested in that city
a confidence man of polished appearance,
who ensnared his numerous victims b\
most impressive and official looking en-
posing as a member of the royal family
of England, under the name of "Lord
Harrington. " With this fictitious creden-
tial, his pretensions sufficed to dupe a
sizeable number of unsuspecting citizens
into making generous but ill advised
"loans," which of course were never re-
paid. But the smooth swindler finally
overstepped himself, and his arrest fol-
lowed, with the final disposition of a term
in the Jefferson City Penitentiary.
This dubious person was selected as a
foil in the attempted hoax on the presum-
ably ill prepared Scotland Yard e.xpert.
The penitentiary warden was instructed
to bring the prisoner to St. Louis, osten-
sibly for an additional check on his rec-
ord. ^Vhen not on duty at the Exposition
groLinds, Ferrier and his fellow officers
as well usually spent considerable leisure
time in the St. Louis identification bur-
eau. When the guards arrived with their
prisoner, the bureau superintendent called
Ferrier, explaining that the prisoner's
true identity and previous behavior were
not known, which was partially true, but
that he was suspected of having been ar-
rested in England, and "would Inspector
Ferrier please try to secure the needful
information ?"
Fingerprints on Foolscap
There is little doubt that Ferrier was
fully aware of the essayed duplicity, and
probably experienced keen though tacit,
amusement at the futile gesture. How-
ever, he outwardly accorded every respect
to the apparent dignity of the occasion.
Since obviously there was no conventional
fingerprint equipment at hand, Ferrier
blackened the prisoner's digits with a
common rubber-stamp pad, and rolled
the impressions on a sheet of foolscap.
No inkling of any sort was offered as
to the subject's true name, and a plain
prison uniform had replaced the erst-
while conspicuously British Prince Al-
bert coat and striped trousers ; gone were
the lordly monocle and high hat. The
gleeful pranksters felt sure that Ferrier's
chances of establishing an identification
were practically nil. But Ferrier had se-
cured more intimate data than all the
rest, fingerprints; and with no indication
of his inward reactions, he departed with
the promise to contact Scotland Yard at
once.
Highly elated at what they considered
the "exposure " of an over radical zealot,
Ferrier's smug hecklers then forthwith
dismissed from their complacence all
thought of him and his "outlandish" sug-
SAUSALITO
SHIPBUILDING
COMPANY
1702 Bridge way
Sausalito, California
Robert E. Acorne
24 HOUR SERVICE
UNION OIL DEALER
123 Third Street
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
THE TOP HAT
819 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
SEASON'S GREETINGS . . .
Marin Wheel Alignment
& Frame Service
509 FRANCISCO BOULEVARD
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
BARONIAL CAKE BOX
"OUR CREATIONS — YOUR TEMPTATIONS"
1007 C STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
CROCKETT'S VAN & STORAGE
522 "B" STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Telephone Glenwood 3-3393
M. BURKE
Estimates Furnished for Linoleums, Awnings,
Window Shades and Mattress Work.
Carpet Binding and Installing.
915 Looten Street, Between Third and Fourth
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
Dr. Stephen A. Duff, DC
1104 Irwin Street
SAN RAFAEL, CALIF.
WEBB AND ROGERS
. . . Drugs . . .
1146 Fourth Street
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
gestions. But the finger of destiny had
once again intervened to mark a shifting
page, and some days later there arrived
at the St. Louis identification bureau a
velope displaying the seal of His Majes-
ty's Service. This proved to be a letter
from the Criminal Identification Divi-
sion, New Scotland 'V'ard, Metropolitan
Police, acknowledging receipt of the late
request forwarded through Sergeant John
K. Ferrier, and enclosing photographs of
"Lord Barrington," whose true name
was shown to be "Barton," copies of his
fingerprints, and his complete criminal
history, showing many prior arrests and
convictions under various aliases, until
his departure from England.
Factual Evidence
Here was factual evidence to convince
the most dull-witted skeptic, and former
apathy now gaped in dumb amazement.
Ferrier, who had purposely shunned the
police station pending the letter's arrival,
was eagerly sought for, and a special
messenger respectfully requested that he
confer with the Chief of Police as soon
as conveniently possible. The conclusion
of the episode was an enthusiastic class
of fingerprint students, organized and in-
structed by Ferrier during the summer
and fall of 1904 ; and Ferrier writes that,
following the recognition and adoption
of fingerprints in the St. Louis police de-
partment, the first prisoner to be thus
recorded was one Percy Ogilvie, sen-
tenced to three months' imprisonment for
obtaining money by false pretensions.
This briefly outlined drama was but
one of many eventualities resulting from
Mr. Ferrier's noteworthy and versatile
efiorts. His pupils became subsequent
teachers ; public lectures, demonstrations
before representative groups, together
with numerous written articles, served
to disseminate useful information which
was to identify Sergeant John Kenneth
Ferrier, later promoted to Inspector, as
one of the more prominent personalities
in the modern field of personal identifi-
cation.
lo lie Continued Next Month
Communications Officers
(Conlinued from pai/r S)
An application for membership from
Leland Smith of Chico was read and
turned over to the Board for study and
clarification of status.
George Burton gave an interesting
talk and explanation of Contra Costa
County's new system.
Bob Mason offered Alviso for the
next meeting place. Accepted.
There being no further business the
meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
THE YACHT CLUB
807 IRWIN STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
THE MUSIC BOX
1618 SECOND STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
MARIN RADIATOR SERVICE
509 FRANCISCO BOULEVARD
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
BRUNNER'S CLEANERS
Drive-in Store and -Plant
3rd and Lindard
Branch Store
1109 Fourth Street
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
THE YACHT CLUB
307 IRWIN STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
THE BROTHERS
6 - 8 LOCUST STREET
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
SHOESTRING RESTAURANT
382 MILLER AVENUE
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Compliments of . . .
TWO A. M. CLUB
MONTFORD AVENUE
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
MASTER CLEANERS
PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE
LAUNDRY SERVICE
9 Camino Alto Alto Y
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
THE CHINA TRADER
CHINESE AND AMERICAN DISHES
COCKTAILS OUR SPECIALTY
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WESTERN IRON AND
BODY WORKS
•
1165 - 67th Street
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
BERTOLA'S
Six Restaurants in East Bay
Italian Style Fried Chicken
Dinners Still Only $1.35
North Oakland - East Oakland
Castro Valley - Albany
Richmond - Lafayette
FREDRICKSON &
WATSON
CONSTRUCTION
CO.
General Engineering
Contractors
873 - 8 1ST Street
Oakland 3, California
SWeetwood 8-1264
Manhattan Bowling Balls
"The Ball of More Lhe Rubber"
Custom Fitted to Your Hand at
no Extra Charge - Bowling Shoes
Bowling Bags - Bowling Alley
Supplies
Also Open Saturdays
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Milan Zlokovich Co.
3716 San Pablo Avenue
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
Telephone HUmboldt 3-3386
MAYOR ROBINSON'S
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. 1952
1 o every man, every woman and par-
ticularly to every child in San Fran-
cisco, I wish a flood tide of happiness
this Christmas.
Mayor Elmer Robinson
The people of our City, ever since our
foLuuliiip:, have been kindly, warm hearted
and high spirited, and in this City, where
so many people of different races and
national origins form one unit, the tre-
mendous meaning of Christmas has al-
ways bee recognized as the pattern of our
community life: Peace on earth to men
of good will.
Let all of us, each in his own way,
at this blessed season, follow noblest im-
pulses of our hearts and souls; let us
embrace wholeheartedly that spirit of
forgiveness and kindly tolerance to all
our fellow men so that we may be coimt-
ed among those who are in truth and in
fact men of good will.
May every child in our City enjoy
the happiness that belongs to children at
this holy season, and may we, their
elders, catch the reflections of their hap-
piness and make it our own.
I hope that the peace, the content-
ment and the happiness of the Christ-
mastide will abide with you and yours
throughout every da\' of the coming year.
Foothill Police Chief
(Conlinurii from paaf 9)
Anyway, as far as the chief is con-
cerned, the poisonings fall into the cate-
gory of unsolved crimes. There are not
many of those in Los Gatos, and Phil-
lips feels strongly about the few there
are.
HOME FIXTURE BUILDERS
1189 - 65th Street OLympic 2-0670
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Pete Tire Res: OLvmpic 2 784 7
TIRA FURNITURE COMPANY
COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS
EASY PAYMENT PLAN
4920 Telegraph Ave OLympic 2-2831
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
BOB'S AUTO SERVICE
'"Rebuilders of Fine Engines"
Cash or Terms - All Work Guaranteed
No Repair Job too Large or too Small
BIOS East 14th Street ANdover 1-9884
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
SAM'S AUTO SERVICE
BODY AND FENDER WORK
Specializ'n? in Auto Painting, Simonizing and
Polishing - "Don't Cuss - Call Us"
3220 San Pablo Ave. GLencourl 3-4317
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
S & E MANUFACTURING CO.
MACHINE WORKS
3103 Adeline Street
OAKLAND
HUmboldt 3-3224
CALIFORNIA
Office: TE 2 21<'0 Res.: TW 3-3975
Bruehl's Metal Manufacturing Co.
Established in 1932
TOOLS • DIES • STAMPINGS
OAKLAND
525 Market Street
CALIFORNIA
J & J Liquor Store & Cider Shop
Nick Christo
THE DEPOT OF ALL WINES
1204 Friiitvale Ave.
OAKLAND
KEIlog 2-8024
CALIFORNIA
GATES AUTO BODY
AUTO PAINTING
5341 College Ave. HUmboldt 3-7303
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
L. F. WITHARM
Sheet Metal - Warm Air Heating - Stain1ps<:
Steel - Air Conditioning - Gas. Coal and Oil
Furnaces
1718 E. 12th Street
OAKLAND
ANdover 1-1RB8
CALIFORNIA
WILLIE P. JONES
WATCHES - DIAMONDS
Newest Creat'Ons in Jewelry and Diamonds,
Wedding and Graduation Gifts.
1SI2 Seventh Street
OAKLAND
TWinoaks 3-4733
CALIFORNIA
Telephone: TWinoaks 2-4662 - 3-4663
CARLSON'S
BAKERS' AND CONFECTIONERS'
SUPPLY HOUSE
229 HARRISON STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
KEIlog 20686
WISEMAN'S MARKET
3136 THIRTEENTH AVENUE
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
CHIEF GAFFEY LAUDED
P. & N. PRODUCE CO.
WHOLESALE FRUIT AND PRODUCE
301 FRANKLIN STREET
OAKLAND
OLympic 2-8260
San Francisco's traffic conference re-
cently lauded the Police Commission,
Chief Michael Gaffey and his depart-
ment for their efforts to clear the streets
of illegal parking through strict law en-
CALIFORNIA forcement so that the movement of
downtown traffic can be speeded.
CONSOLIDATED DRUM CO.
DRUMS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
4500 SHELLMOUND STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
"AFTER WE SELL, WE SERVE"
Vol Strough ChevroSet Co.
3330 Broadway
OAKLAND
Piedmont S-4700
CALIFORNIA
S. KULCHAR & CO.
EIGHTH AVENUE AND EAST TENTH ST.
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
OLympic 3-3713
Higgins - Magee
Printing Ink and
Chemical Company
PRINTING INKS
1219 Park Avenue
Emeryville, Calif.
Chief Michael G.^ffey
The conference is composed of the
Central Council of Civic Clubs, the
Down Town Association, The San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce and
the San Francisco Planning and Hous-
ing Association.
The organization's chairman, Roger
D. Lapham, Jr., in a letter to Gaffey
said : "You and your Department have
made a splendid move in your effort to
bring about a free flow of traffic in the
congested areas of San Francisco. This
certainly meets with the approval of the
Traffic Conference. As you know, it is
part of our Ten Point Traffic Action
Program.
"We hope that the good work will
continue. It has already given assistance
not only to those driving cars, but also
to transit via bus, trolley and street car,
and an improvement has been noticeable
during the past few days.
"We want you to know that your
efforts are greatly appreciated, and we
sincerely thank you, the Police Com-
mission and the Police Department for
making this move toward an improved
flow of traffic in San Francisco."
Official Brake Testing Station No. 141
Alameda Wheel & Brake Service
C. V. Davier
2217 Central Avenue LAkehurst 2-8515
ALAMEDA CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC VINEGAR COMPANY
24th and Welcome Avenue
RICHMOND CALIFORNIA
BIGLER'S STORE FOR MEN
14353 East 14th Street
SAN LEANDRO
LOckhaven 8-4336
CALIFORNIA
STANDARD TRAILER CO.
415 San Leandro Boulevard
SAN LEANDRO CALIFORNIA
STAR LUNCH
ALEX AND BILL
1098 Verba Buena Piedmont 5-8570
EMERYVILLE CALIFORNIA
Piedmont 5-5035
!9a(ionai Transfer & Storage
COAST TO COAST VIA MOTOR VAN
EMERYVILLE
CALIFORNIA
Piedmont 5-7617 Thomas F. Mason. Treasurer
— CALFAST—
CALIFORNIA FASTENERS
SONOMA. CALIFORNIA
Special and Standard Cold Heated and
Thread Rolled Products
Sales Office: 1447 PARK STREET
EMERYVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone Piedmont 5-9366
ROXY HOTEL
DAILY AND WEEKLY RATES
Daisy M. and Chas. C. Smith, Manager
3619 SAN PABLO AVENUE
EMERYVILLE CALIFORNIA
APEX
MANUFACTURING CO.
Tool - Die - Machine Shop
Stamping and Drawing
Landregen and Powell Streets
EMERYVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Phone OLympic 2-8851
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 53
BErkeley 7- 7543
FOLGER LUMBER. INC.
— Service —
LUMBER • MILLWORK
940 FOLGER AVENUE
BERKELEY
CALIFORNIA
BErkeley 7-3470
HOVEY MACHINE PRODUCTS
p. W. "Scotty" Hovey
701 HEINZ AVENUE
BERKELE-i"
CALIFORNIA
RODS. INC.
Charles J. Fox
70S FolBer' Avenue THornwall 3-3124
BERKELEY' CALIFORNIA
BERKELEY POULTRY CO.
A. Simoni, Prop.
Wholesale and Retail Poultry
FRESH RANCH EGGS - LIVE AND DRESSED
POULTRY FOR ALL OCCASIONS
141 1 San Pablo Avenue LA 5-6202
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
DWSGHT UPHOLSTERING CO.
Custom Made Furniture - Furniture Upholstered,
Repaired and Refinished . . . Estimates Frte
II. S. PhUlips
2140 Dwight Way BErkeley 7-6411
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
Headman, Ferguson & Carollo
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
EMERYVILLE . . . PHOENIX
2168 Shattack Avenue
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
DWSGHT WAY NURSERY
Specializing in Bedding Plants
General Nursery Stock
Ricky T. Sumimoto
1001 Dwight Way BErkeley 7-8623
BERKELEY' CALIFORNIA
UP-TO-DATE MARKET
FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND GROCERIES
2644 Ashby Avenue BErkeley 7-6202
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
TAKEMORI BROS.
IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
THornwal 3-9829 Res. HUmboldl 3-894 1
1902 Ashby Avenue
BERKELEY
CALIFORNIA
CHILD'S WARDROBE
CLOTHING - TOYS - WHEEL GOODS
1563 Solano Avenue LAndscape 5-1044
BERKELEY CJiLlFORNI.A
SKIPS RADIO AND TV
1553 Solano Avenue LAndscape 5-4313
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
Excerpts from San Francisco
Police Ordinances
Sec. 1075: Certificates of "Public
Convenience and Necessity." "Vehicles
for Hire."
1. Ihe Police Commission has the
power to decide if "Public Convenience
and Necessity" calls for the issue of a
(new) license or permit for a motor
vehicle for transporting persons for hire.
2. The Commisison makes the decision
after taking into consideration all facts
which it considers pertinent or proper,
hut the Commissioners must specifically
find for the applicant in the following
points before granting the permit.
A. That the applicant is financially
responsible.
B. That the person, firm or corpora-
tion (already) holding permits or li-
censes for the operation of motor vehi-
cles for hire are under efficient manage-
ment and earning a fair and reasonable
return on their capital devoted to such
services.
C. That persons, firms or corpora-
tions holding permits or licenses for the
operation of the same class of vehicles
for which the application is being made
are, under normal conditions, inade-
quatelv serving the public.
0. That the applicant has complied
with the provisions of the Municipal
Code and (or) State or Federal laws
apiilicable to the proposed operation.
3. The Police Commission does not
have to decide :
A. The question of "Public Conven-
ience and Necessity" in the case of:
Limousines, taxis, jitney busses or sight-
seeing busses, as to number, color, etc.,
actually operating in February 1932, or
B. in the case of vehicles operating
under a certificate of "Public Conven-
ience and Necessity" issued by the Rail-
road Commission of the State of Cali-
fornia.
4. The applicant deposits $15.00 with
his application and the Commission ad-
\ertises notice for three days in the offi-
cial newspaper.
5. If service by such vehicle is aban-
doned for ten days the permit ma\- be
revoked.
6. Permits granted are transferable
only on consent of the Police Commis-
sion after written request for such trans-
fer.
Sec. 1080: Bonds, Insurance Policies.
Filed with Police Commission.
1. Either a:
A. "Policy of Insurance" or
B. A "Bond" made out in the amount,
and in the form approved by the Police
Commission, and kept in full force and
effect during entire period of permit, is
mandatorv.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM
Georgette Cunningham - Antiques
We Wish to Buy old linens, lace, bric-a-brac
1520 Solano Ave. LAndscape 6-7434
ALBANY CALIFORNIA
LIN FA CAFE
CHOP SUEY
1403 Solano Avenue
CALIFORNIA
LAndscape 4-2636 Res.: BErkeley 4-7569
Dr. Raymond L. Chan - Dent'isi
Office Hours 2-6 . . Sat. 9 - 12, 2 - 6
Evenings by Appointment
333 SAN PABLO AVENUE
EL CERRITO CALIFORNIA
RAY'S
HOUSE OF QUALITY AUTOMOBILES
Cash for Your Car
LAndscape 4-3831 - LAndscape 4-3832
540 SAN PABLO AVENUE
EL CERRITO CALIFORNIA
G. M. STIMSON
REALTOR
"Bay*s Best Buys"
943 San Pablo Ave LAndscape 5-6747
ALBANY CALIFORNIA
LAndscape 5-6280
Golden Gate Stucco and Building
Materials Co., Inc.
Manufacturers of
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR STUCCO
READY - MIX
Brighton and Masonic Avenues
ALBANY CALIFORNIA
F. G. WOOL PACKING
CO., INC.
2296 A Center Road
San Jose, California
Phone LA. 4-1042
THE KOUNTRY BOYS
MOTOR KAR
COMPANY
1626 San Pablo Avenue
EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
WELLS P.
GOODENOUGH
INC.
Contractors
P. O. Box 120
Palo Alto, California
Ladies: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs.
Men: Fri., Sat. and Sun.
•
CASTRO ROCK
STEAM BATHS
•
Hygiene Beneficial
for Health
•
open Daily 10 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Sundays 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
•
MASSAGE
by
APPOINTMENT
•
Phone UNderhill 1-5995
582 Castro (Bet. 28th and 19th Sts.)
San Francisco, Calif.
2. The section .specifies the minimum
amount of recovery in such "Policy of
Insurance" or such "Bond."
Minimum amount to be recovered
under this section:
1. $5000.00: For the injury or death
to one in any one accident.
2. $10,000.00: For injury to two or
more, or death to two or more, in any
one accident.
3. $500.00: For injury or destruction
of property in any one accident.
4. $20,000.00 : For vehicles having a
capacity of ten or more.
5. $10,500.00: If one vehicle only is
offered for hire.
5. $25,000.00: If 2-5 vehicles are of-
fered for hire.
7. $50,000.00: If 6-20 vehicles are
offered for hire.
8. $75,000.00: If 21-60 vehicles are
offered for hire.
9. $100,000.00: If 61-100 vehicles are
offered for hire.
10. $125,000.00: If 100-up vehicles
are offered for hire.
11. If there is a seating capacity of
more than ten persons this graduating
scale shall be doubled.
12. All "policies" and "bonds" shall
contain a provision for a continuing lia-
bility thereunder up to the full amount
of the penalty thereof, notwithstanding
any recovery thereon.
13. It shall be unlawful to operate
any vehicle without having a "policy" or
"bond," as described in this section, in
full force and effect at all times during
the operation of such vehicles.
Sec. 1081: Statement to be filed with
Police Commission.
1. This statement must be sworn to.
2. Must be filed not later than the
first week of July.
3. Must set forth all permits held and
specify a full compliance with all mu-
nicipal, state or federal laws governing
the operation of such vehicles.
MYSTERIOUS RATTLES
In the all-steel automobile body noises
due to looseness are likely to be harder
to find, points out the National Automo-
bile Club. Metal parts and large panels
are likely to serve as transmission lines,
carrying the noise from its point of origin
to qin'te another part of the machine. The
noise that you cannot locate alone may
be easier to find it you have someone else
drive the car while you concentrate upon
finding the cause.
ALEXANDER
SANITARIUM, INC.
Ralston Blvd.
Belmont, California
Phone LYtell 3-2316
BUENA CAMPBELL
SANITARIUM
Laurel and Hill Street
BELMONT, CALIFORNIA
E. T. HAAS
COMPANY
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Specializing
Pipe Line Construction
Belmont, California
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 55
Diamond 3-5671
J. E. French Company
DODGE AND PLYMOUTH
Dodge Job Rated Trucks
327 LoRTON Avenue
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
Diamond 3-2761
WILLIAM & BURROWS,
INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
10 California Drive
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
O'NEILL LUMBER
COMPANY
"For a Square Deal
Call O'Neiir
966 Bransten Road
SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA
Phone EMerson 6-4679
CURRIE MANUFACTURING CO.
2426 EL CAMINO REAL
REDWOOD CITY
CALIFORNIA
Phone 6891
DELANO
YELLO CAB CO.
24-HOUR SERVICE
10191/2 MAIN STREET
CALIFORNIA
LOVELESS TAKES NEW POST
Theodore Loveless, who was a field
representative for the Traffic Division of
the International Association of Chiefs of
Police for 14 years, has been appointed
assistant director in charge of extension
services of the Traffic Institute of North-
western University, Evanston, 111.
Mr. Loveless assumed his new duties
(October 1st, according to Franklin M.
Kreml, director of the Institute.
As head of the Institute's extension
program, Mr. Loveless, through field
consultation on traffic organizational, ad-
ministrative, and training matters, will
assist graduates and their departments to
achieve maximum utilization of the train-
ing received at the Institute.
A former member of the Indiana State
Police, Mr. Loveless joined the lACP
Traffic Division in 1938 after his gradu-
ation from Harvard's Bureau of Traffic
Research (now at Yale University).
He served as ^Vest Coast field repre-
sentative for the lACP Traffic Division
until January 1, 1951, when he resigned
to become director of public safety for
the L'niversity of Washington in Seattle.
In this capacity he directed the establish-
ment of the University's police force and
served as civil defense director.
In the Spring of 1952 he rejoined the
staff of the lACP Traffic Division of
Evanston.
Among the police departments whose
traffic supervision programs Mr. Loveless
has helped reorganize for the lACP
Traffic Division are: Knoxville and
Memphis, Tenn. ; Los Angeles, Oak-
land, San Francisco, San Diego, Stock-
ton and Palo Alto, Calif.; Portland,
Ore.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Boise, Idaho, and
the L'tah Highway Patrol.
Mr. Loveless served 36 months in the
Army in World War II, engaged pri-
marily in traffic and transportation work
in Africa, Sicily, France, and Germany.
He held the rank of major when released
from active duty. He is a graduate of
Indiana State College.
PROLONGS THE MILEAGE
Highly recommended by motor car
experts is the practice of allowing the
service station to check the tires every
five thousand miles to see if front and
rear tires should be switched, and
whether the same thing should be done
to those on the right and left sides of the
car, reports the National Automobile
Club. It is a way of prolonging tire
mileages that never occurs to many mo-
torists.
Thirty Years . . .
•
Same Trademark . . .
•
Sa7}ie Ownership . . .
•
GRAN PANADERIA
Y REPOSTERIA
LA ESPERANZA
Telephone MAdison 9-0849
507 North Main Street
La Antiguedad Nudestro
Negocio Gara>itiza La Mercaucia
STATE MARKET
YOL'NG BROS.
GROCERIES
MEATS
FRUITS
AND
VEGETABLES
1201 Jefferson Street
Delano, California
Telephone 982-J
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
Office Phone 988
NEWTON DRILLING
COMPANY
Max A. Newton
430 West Elm Street
COALINGA, CALIFORNIA
PLEASE MENTION THAT
YOU SAW THEIR AD IN
THE POLICE AND PEACE
OFFICERS' JOURNAL
POLICE BOOKS FOR BOTH
RANK AND FILE
Abnormal Psychology, Landis.
Accident Investigation Manual,
Northwestern University.
Code of Civil Procedure.
Criminal Evidence, Fricke.
Charter of the City and County of
San Francisco.
Criminal Interrogation, Inbeau.
California General Laws.
Criminology, Taft.
Distribution of Police Patrol Force,
Wilson.
Delinquency Control, Carr.
Evidence Handbook, Kreml.
Elements of Police Science, Perkins.
Fire Ordinances.
Health Ordinances.
Homicide Investigation, Synder.
Municipal Police Admintration, Insti-
tute of Training in M. A.
Motor Vehicle Act.
New Lights on Delinquency and Its
Treatment, Healy and Bronner.
Police Ordinances.
Police Records, Their Installation and
Use, AVilson.
Police S^'stems of the United States,
Smith.
Psychology of Normal People, Tiffin.
Reprints of Excepts from the F. B. I.
Law Enforcement Bulletins.
Red Cross First Aid Manual.
Rules and Regulations of the Police
Department.
The Art of Leadership, Tead.
Traffic Ordinances.
LTniform Crime Reports (vearlv),
F. B. I.
U. S. Army Drill Manual.
For promotion examinations a definite
knowledge of the Charter, the Municipal
Police Code and the Traffic Code of San
Francisco, the Rules and Regulations of
the San Francisco Police Department
and the Code of Civil Procedure, the
Vehicle Code of California is absolutely
necessary.
A good working knowledge of the
contents of the bibliographical authori-
tative references listed above will be ne-
cessary in determining the proper an-
swers to pertinent questions on general
knowledge of police departmental func-
tioning.
TAKE IT EASY
In getting out of mud or sand, motor-
ists should know that it is important to
avoid spinning of the wheels, to prevent
them from digging in deeply, points out
the National Automobile Club. While
it may be necessary to use low gear, do
not open the throttle any more than is
absolutely necessary.
Phone Fresno 2-6610
Sam's Luggage & Leather Goods
Complete Line of
LUGGAGE AND LEATHER GOODS
Featuring Skyway and Samsonite Luggage
Prince Gardiner and Buxton Wallets
1928 MARIPOSA FRESNO. CALIF.
Phone 2-5181
Compliments of
GEO. H. SCIARONI
Security Bank Building
FRESNO CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-8608
TOWER SHOETORIUM
SHOES DYED. CLEANED, AND SHINED
Ladies Purses Redozeled
925 OLIVE STREET FRESNO. CALIF.
Phone 2-0223
PACIFIC FURNITURE CO.
H. Waxman, Prop.
1417 FULTON STREET FRESNO. CALIF.
Complete FROZEN FOOD
Sales and Service
LIBBY'S • BIRD'S EYE • 19c Brand
SUNKIST • WELCH • RUPERT'S
BELLEANNA • SWANSON
WESLEY
DISTRIBUTING CO.
Frozen Foods - Vegetables ■ Meats
and Specialty Items
3101 Hamilton Avenue
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Phone Service 6-9766 - 6-9767
Phone 3-5251
Compliments of
WESTERN TRUCK
LINES
2440 Church
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
E. REYES
LABOR SUPPLY
•
18 Sun Street
SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
i
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
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WAGON WHEEL
LIQUOR STORE
Charley Buchholz
Finest IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
WINES AND LIQUORS
W. 1st St. at Harbor
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
M. R. R. LIQUOR STORE
14761 So. Harbor
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
WINES AND LIQUORS
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
STANTON LIQUOR STORE
Kanshie & Katsuyo Takayama
10762 Chestnut - Home Anaheim 2-8720
STANTON CALIFORNIA
REFRIGERATED FOOD LOCKERS
Wm. Braun, Owner. Res. Kimberly 2-5036
MEATS AND FROZEN FOODS
316 East Third St. - Office Kimberly 3-2617
SANTA AN.A CALIFORNIA
Black & White Roadside Market
Cor. Harbor and Garden Grove
FRUIT - VEGETABLES - GROCERIES
COLD DRINKS
A. Capasso Co.
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
ACAPULCO CAFE
BEER - WINE
MUSIC, WEEK ENDS
2026 W. Sth Street
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
EVE'S NURSERY
12102 Sth Street
SANTA ANA
KI 3-0929
CALIFORNIA
R ADC O
MEATS - PROVISIONS
Wholesale - Retail
14745 Harbor Blvd.
SANTA ANA
Kimberly 2-5782
CALIFORNIA
EL GORDITO MARKET
VEGETABLES - GROCERIES
BEER AND WINE
1711 West Sth St.
SANTA ANA
Kimberly 2-944S
CALIFORNIA
BARRIOS MARKET
C. G. Barrios
14712 S. Harbor Blvd.
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
Kimberly 2-3531
EXCELSIOR
CREAMERY COMPANY
Also . . . Ice Cream at Its Best
Zenith 2076 (No Toll)
C. A. Ranney, President
926 East First Street
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MOVE YOUR HOUSE, MR.
When the engineers get to straighten-
ing out the kinks in our streets ami high-
ua\s, they quite often find that their new
alignment runs right through a cluster
of houses. In the past this has usually
meant that the occupants would have to
move out, and the houses would have to
be razed to the ground. But in the fu-
ture, according to the National Automo-
bile Club, this might not always be the
case, for the gadgeteers have moved into
the scene with a gadget to end all gad-
gets, a giant contraption that can pick up
a thirty by sixty-foot three story brick
house and trundle it off down the street
without even making a crack in the plas-
ter, wihtout even rocking that old rock-
ing chair.
With the new contraption, as with the
older methods of house moving, the major
part of the work comes in the preliminary
stages when the house is being prepared
to be moved. It has to be "cut loose from
its roots." Electrical and plumbing lines
have to be se\ered. Large holes have to
be cut in the basement walls so the giant
twelve-by-tvvelve timbers can be thrust
through to carry the load. Then hy-
draulic jacks have to be inserted and the
whole house raised up, and sometimes
slid along a little, to put it in a position
to be carried away. And then, before the
actual moving takes place, the course of
tra\el has to be surveyed and a careful
check made on all the clearances.
After these preliminaries have been
taken care of, the gadget takes over.
Backing up to the house, it slips its great
U-shaped prongs around the walls, strong
steel beams are slipped into place, and
then the giant goes rolling off on its ten-
foot diameter tires, carrying the house off
down the street with the same ease that
you or I might carry off the family gro-
ceries in the family car. To make sure
that the driver gets himself into no tight
corners, a man walks ahead of him to
survey the bumps and turnings and tele-
phones his findings back to the cab by
means of a portable telephone.
Some time back about a hundred homes
were moved in Chelsea, Massachusetts,
by this new method, and it proved so
efficient that it soon should be being put
to use in all corners of the countrv.
THAT INSIDE DIRT
That discoloration on the inside of a
windshield glass usually is a byproduct
of smoke, according to the National
Automobile Club. The moisture in the
exhalation of a cigar, cigarette, or pipe
tends to strike against the glass and re-
main there in the form of a discoloring
mist.
ALASKA PIPE & SALVAGE CO.
SHIP SUPPLIES
2121 WEST ANAHEIM STREET
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA
Telephone 9-4856 Malvina P. (Mama) St. Clair
St. Clair's Drive-In Restaurant
CAR SERVICE - COFFEE SHOP
DINING ROOM
. . . SAZARAC ROOM . . .
(Famous for its Ramos Gin Fizz and
Sazarac Cocktails)
4401 EAST PACIFIC HIGHWAY
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA
SOUTHERN MOTOR INN
ROOMS - APARTMENTS
M. C. Hall - Phone 60260
940 West Pacific Coast Highway
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA
YOUNG'S TURKEYS
BROAD-BREASTED BRONZE
"The Very Best"
3001 W. First St. Kimberly 3-1S23
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
Phone 6-0567
HONOLULU
MOTEL
Bill Hatch
G. I. Owned and Operated
Sleep on a Beauty Rest
9012 Pacific Coast
Highway
LONG BEACH
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
CLOVIS FRUIT COMPANY
CLOVIS
CALIFORNIA
VIC'S COFFEE SHOP
235 Beachwood
PINEDALE
Phone 7-4253
CALIFORNIA
N A C H O ' S
ENCHILADAS - TACOS
American and Spanish Dishes
BEER - SOFT DRINKS
472 West Minaret
PINEDALE
Phone 7-0704
CALIFORNIA
GEO. VANDERLAM DAIRY
NORWALK CALIFORNIA
SHELL OIL PRODUCTS
Expert Lubrication
LLOYD'S
SPANISH AND AMERICAN FOOD
Phone 326-113
Foothill Blvd. & Central Ave.
UPLAND CALIFORNIA
BENEDICT MARKET
COMPLETE LINE OF MEATS
AND GROCERIES
875 East Mill Street
We now give CROWN TRADING STAMPS—
1 Stamp for each 10c Purchase
FREE PARKING AT SIDE AND REAR
SEMRAU'S FOOD MARKET
Open Daily and Sundays
357 Highland Ave. Phone 5-9128
DESERT CAFE
WE SPECIALIZE IN SPANISH FOOD
LUNCHEON - DINNER - SANDWICHES
DRAFT BEER - WINES - SOFT DRINKS
Highway 395
ADELANTO CALIFORNIA
ORO GRANDE CAFE
Open 6 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
DINNERS AND SHORT ORDERS
BANQUET ROOM - BEER
ORO GRANDE
Phone Victorville 5-2237
CALIFORNIA
JERRY'S OASIS
SPANISH FOODS OUR SPECIALTY
COCKTAILS
Corner Highway 395 and Duchess
Phone 62301
ADELANTO CALIFORNIA
LOCK YOUR CAR
Approximately 467 automobiles are
stolen every week in the year according
to F.B.I, records and, with the e.xcep-
tion of towns vmder 25,000 population,
car theft is on the increase.
Here are some suggestions from the
National Automobile Club that will
help the motorist keep his car from being
stolen :
First, always lock the car if planning
to leave it for any length of time. In
addition to locking the doors and taking
the ignition keys, the motorist should
also lock the trunks. Thieves in many
localities make it a practice just to take
tires and tools which are found in un-
locked luggage compartments or trunks.
Some motorists when shopping have a
habit of leaving their cars unlocked for
a moment to run into a store and pick
up some article, planning to be away
from their cars for but a brief moment.
During the Christmas holiday season,
passing thieves are tempted by packages
which can be quickly and easily taken
from the unlocked car. Rifling of cars by
roving theives is common in many cities
causing tourists to lose luggage, clothes
and packages. When there are anv pack-
ages in the car, the wise driver will keep
it locked when he parks, even though he
plans to be away but for a few minutes.
It is a good idea for the driver to
park his car close to his home at night.
If possible, it should be parked in the
garage or at least in one's own yard. If
the motorist has no garage or yard, he
should leave it in front of his home. In
crowded or apartment areas this may be
difficult. In such event the safe minded
driver will park as near a street light as
possible.
^Vhen traveling out of town, the mo-
torist should keep his parked automobile
as close to him as possible and to keep it
locked at all times. The added time it
takes a stranger in town to alert the local
police provides good get-a-way time for
the thieves.
If motorists will make it more difficult
for the thieves by taking added pre-
cautions, they can reduce the number of
cars stolen every week.
THE METEOR CRATER
Meteor Crater, located nventy-one
miles west of ^Vinslow and seven miles
south of U. S. Highway No. 66 in Ari-
zona, is reported by the National Auto-
mobile Club to have been formed by the
landing of a huge meteor. It is regarded
as one of the world's wonders.
VAN'S
Cocktails atid Food
497 S. Sierra Ave.
Phone 9406
APPLE VALLEY INN
Apple Valley, California
All Year Resort
SWIMMING - RIDING HORSES
GOLFING
FINE FOOD - COCKTAILS
V. MARKET
QUALITY MEATS AND
GROCERIES
Popular Brands of
BEER AND WINES
'
LAUNDERETTE
3031/2 Second Street
OcEANSiDE, California
Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 59
NU-WEST HOTEL
TRANSIENT AND PERMANENT
Seventh and "D" Streets
RIGHT DOWN TOWN
VICTORXILLE CALIFORNIA
YOUR MONEY BUYS MORE
at
THE FURNITURE CENTER
Moved to 986 E. Base Line
Phone 825582
Jack H. Greenland^ Owner
LA TOLTECA
M. J. Ciriza, Prop.
MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS
579 No. Mt. Vernon
M & W VARIETY STORE
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
578 N. Mt. Vernon
LLOYD'S RESTAURANT
SPANISH AND AMERICAN
Hours: 5:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.
FOOTHILL BLVD. AND CENTRAL AVE.
UPLAND CALIFORNIA
Telephone Beacon 682 1
THE DAVIS -BROWN CO.
TELEVISION AND HOME APPLIANCES
PHILCO • WESTINGHOUSE
DUMONT • MAYTAG
Hugh L. Davis - Chisholm Brown
1885 HARBOR BOULEVARD
COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA
Seals Sales and Service
tires - batteries - auto
PARTS and ACCESSORIES
USED CARS
Specialized Lubrication
Pick Up and Delivery 5 Mile Radius
Hiway 41 Elm Avenue
ROAD SERVICE - EASTON
Phone 3-0656
IDLE HANDS SWELL
TRAFFIC TOLL
1. Don't make the other fellow guess;
give a hand signal and give it correctly.
2. The driver behind you — unless he
is a fortune teller or a first class mind
reader — has no definite means of know-
ing what you are going to do, so: "Give
him a hand."
3. To avoid pileups at stopping places
the law says we must gi\e notice of what
we are going to do at least fifty feet
ahead of the place at which we wish to
stop or turn. The law also states that
drivers, before stopping, starting or turn-
ing their cars, must see that same may
be done in safety to themselves and to
the traveling public.
4. Under the provisions of the Vehi-
cle Act only three arm signals are recog-
nized: 1. The Horizontal — with the left
arm and hand extended horizontally, for
left hand turns ; 2. The Verticle — with
the left hand and arm extended upward
beyond the left side of the vehicle, for
right hand turns ; 3. The Downward —
with the left hand and arm extended
downward beyond the left side of the
vehicle, for sudden stopping or decrease
of speed.
5. A "waving" of the left hand, indi-
cating to move forward, or to denote a
backward or a swerve movement, is not
legal.
6. A "last second" use of the legal
hand signals is no defense in actionable
suits for damages. The provisions of the
Act are definite in this matter and re-
quire: "signal be given continuously dur-
ing the last fifty feet before stopping or
turning."
7. Failure to give the mandatory hand
signals is culpable laziness. Hand signals
are easily given and there is no reason for
the common scene of five or six automo-
biles, at a crossing, with damaged fend-
ers and radiators, because the lazy driver
at the head of the line failed to give the
legally required signal with his idle left
hand.
VISOR WORKS TWO WAYS
Many a motorist apparently forgets
that the sun visor on his car works two
ways, that it may be adjusted to keep out
the sun rays coming from the side as well
as those coming through the windshield.
Cross rays, points out the National Au-
tomobile Club, are just as annoying at
certain times as those that come directly
from the front.
TAYLORS
GOLDENWEST TURKEYS
FRYERS - DUCKLINGS
ROASTERS AND EGGS
Selected Antiques
7011 Garden Grove Blvd.
Phone Westminster 2923 or 4525
WESTMINSTER CALIFORNIA
PLEASE MENTION THAT
YOU SAW THEIR AD IN
THE POLICE AND PEACE
OFFICERS' JOURNAL
L. F. WILL ■ Prolimn Motor Oil
RECLAIMED OIL
Plant: 17th St. and Verano Road
116 WILSON STREET
MIDWAY CITY CALIFORNIA
CASALETTI'S CAFE
GOOD FOOD - BEER AND WINE
DANCING FRIDAY and SATURDAY
West Highland Ave., Vi MUe West
of Etiwanda Avenue
ETIWANDA
Phone 416
CALIFORNIA
"LE . BELS"
what the Name Implies — in Trailer Parks
2200 West Front Street
SELMA CALIFORNIA
Bloomington Building Supply
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Largest Selection in This Area
550 E. Valley Blvd. Phone Colton 227
BLOOMINGTON CALIFORNIA
Dill Lumber Company
A Complete Line of
BUILDING MATERIALS
440 West Valley Blvd.
BLOOMINGTON, CALIFORNIA
Phones: Colton 1816; Fontana 6679
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Dec. 1952 - Jan. 1953
LUPRIN TIRE & RECAPPING CO.
13021 SOUTH CENTURY BOULEVARD
GARDEN GROVE CALIFORNIA
Phone 709
GROVERS' LAUNDRY & U-WASH
FLUFF DRY - FLAT WORK - DYEING
13051 WEST AVENUE
GARDEN GROVE CALIFORNIA
Phone 7094
Hiway 66
"WESTWARD HO" MOTEL
KITCHENETTE APARTMENTS
$3.50 Single - $5.00 Double
Harry Neiderman
880 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
FONTANA CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4166
HOUSE OF TELEVISION
FRANCHISED SYLVANIA DEALER
SALES - SERVICE
"Where Quality Reigns"
Jack L. Hull
228 West Foothill Boulevard
FONTANA CALIFORNIA
Phone 3648
ILLINI MOTEL
Clean — All Modern Furnished
Apartments
Permanent and Transient Guests
Reasonable Weekly and Monthly
Rates
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Pfulb
266 West Foothill Boulevard
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
FONTANA BAKERY
FANCY CAKES & PASTRY
108 East Arrow
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
Phone 3301
MEET THE NEW CHAMP
(Continued from page i)
the most part, it was. For the most part,
we say. We have a sneaking hunch that
we had the best of the holiday season,
thanks to your presence. We know what
some of you went through during those
hectic two weeks.
The highway patrolmen, for instance.
You don't have to tell us that you are
glad the holidays are over. ^Ve saw what
kind of a hellish time you had every time
we picked up a paper and we sympa-
thized with you. But we want you to
know we appreciated your efforts. If you
had not been around there would have
been more of us on those gurneys in the
morgue.
And then there was the group of dep-
uties from the Santa Clara County Sher-
iff's office who had to go out to Garden
Gate Village in Cupertino the day before
Christmas. The memory of those three
little kids couldn't have been pleasant
the next day.
Of course there was the chief of police
in Arcadia who had the little old lady
who robbed banks in the jug on Christ-
mas day. His feelings must have been
mixed as he sat down to his turkey.
Yes, it was a tough year for us all
right. But we still think we had the
best of the holidays. Frankly, we had
nothing but a good time. We hope that
most of you did. Anyway, we have a new
j'ear growing up. And you want to keep
an eye on that kid. Don't let anyone
tout you off him. He has the makings
of a real champ. Knowing he's around
makes it easier to wish a "Happy New
Year" to all of you.
UNCLEVER AND COSTLY
"Flashy" drivers think it is clever to
hold the car in second gear until high
speeds are reached, points out the Na-
tional Automobile Club. Such flashiness
costs them dearly in gasoline, for the
amount of gasoline consumed is about
double that consumed under ordinary
driving conditions. Shift into high before
reaching twenty-five miles per hour, top.
SPEED KILLS
Speed is a subtle and sudden killer,
warns the National Automobile Club.
If your engine has power, let it be power
in reserve. If the highway is wide and
smooth, use it but don't abuse it. Don't
give this killer a chance to kill you.
LOOK BOTH WAYS
Look both ways before you cross the
street, advises the National Automobile
Club.
HELEN'S GROCERY
THornwall 3-1370
CALIFORNIA
1987 Ashby Ave
BERKELEY
WELL'S PATIO NURSERY
1213 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO CALIFORNIA
Phone TE. 4-9550
A. C. Sandoval, Prop.
101 CLUB CAFE
Beer and Wine - Dancing - Good Mexican Food
Always a hriendly Weicome
1521 East Pacihc Coast Highway
WILMlNCrON CALIFORNIA
TIA JUANA CAFE
Mexican Dinners - Orders to Take Out - Beer
and wines . . . Jesus Urrea, Prop.
1707 E. Pacific Coast
WILMINGTON
TE 4-9560
CALIFORNIA
DR. YALE BRODY
127 East Acacia
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-9539 C. M -'Johnnie" Manetti
WHITE HOUSE TAVERN
COCKTAILS AND MIXED DRINKS
"Where All Friends Meet"
2132 Mariposa Road (Cor. Mariposa and
Farmington Roads) Stockton, Calif.
GEORGE'S SERVICE STATION
No. Highway "99" at Sangulnetti Lane
STOCKTON CALIFORNIA
BOLTON WHITE
ARCHITECT
JACK HERMANN
ARCHITECT
75 Castle Street
SAN FRANCISCO
sutler 1-2334
CALIFORNA
Phone PRospect 5-5244
STANWAY MOTORS
San Francisco's Largest Used Car Dealers
Complete Stock of Late Model Cars
ALL MAKES . . . ALL BODY STYLES
Easy Convenient Terms
1919 Van Ness Ove. — Full City Block
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Paradise
Cocktail Lounge
AND
York Club
Bass and Sequestri, Owners
FOOD AND DRINK
at its best
4 16 Fifth Street
Eureka, California
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SERVICE
Jack Ditto, Prprietor
Areata, California
3131 Fillmore Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
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SERVICE
JACK Ditto, Prprietor
3131 Fillmore Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
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PLYWOOD CORP.
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Areata, California
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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Featured in This Issue
PAGE
"Imasioii from ^^^ithi^" 3
School Opens tor S.P.D 4
Mad Dog South of the Slot 5
By ^Valter R. Hecox
Associated Public Cflmniuiiications Officers . . 6
Police Promotion Examination Questions ... 7
Keep \'our Driver Dry 8
Excerpts from San Francisco Police Ordinances . 8
Sacramento Traffic Report 9
Goodbye Blue Room 10
Streamlined for Efficiency 11
McCurry Elected CSAA President 12
Lagomarsino Retires 12
Officer of the Month 13
Progress Report 14
Detecti\e Division 15
Strei Heads State Police 16
Sacramento Retirements 17
Personal Identification in Earh America ... 18
By B. C. Bridges
Directory
The Editor is always pleased to consider articles suitable for publication. Con-
tributions should preferably be typewritten, but where this is not possible, copy
should be clearly written. Contributions may be signed with a "nom de plume,"
but all articles must bear the name and address of the sender, which will be
treated with the strictest confidence. The Editor will also be pleased to consider
photogxaphs of ofRcers and of interesting events. Letters should be addressed to
the Editor.
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hall of Justice, Kearny and Washington Streets
Telephone SUtter 1-2020
Radio Short Wave Call KMA-438
Mayor, Hon. Elmer E. Robinson
POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meetings, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Hall of Justrce
Washington I. Kohnke, President 6S6 Sacramento Street
Henry C. Maginn 315 Montgomery Street
J. Warnock Walsh 160 Montgomery Street
Sergeant John T. Butler, Secretary
Room 104, Hall of Justice
CHIEF OF POLICE Michael Gaffev
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Bernard J. McDonald
Chief or Inspectom James ENCLitH
Director of Traffic Jack Ekeu
Dept. Sec't. ..Captain Michael F. Fftzpatrick ...Hall of Justice
District Captains
Central Daniel McKlem 635 Washington Street
Southern Walter Ames Fourth and Clara Streets
Mission Edward Donohue 1240 Valencia Street
Northern Peter Conroy 941 Ellis Street
Richmond Aldysius O'Brien 451 Sixth Avenue
Ingleside Leo Tackney Balboa Park
Taraval August G. Steffen 2348 Twenty-fourth Avenue
PoTRERO Ted Terlau. ..* 2300 Third Street
Golden Gate Park William Danahy Stanyan opp. Waller
Traffic Ralph E. Olstad Hall of Justice
City Prison Lt. Walter Thompson Hall of Justice
Civilian Defense George Healt Hall of Justice
Bur. Inspectors Cornelius Murphy Hall of Justice
Director - Bureau of
Personnel John A. Engler Hall of Justice
Director of
Criminology Francis X. Latulipi H»ll of Justice
Director - Bureau of
Special Services Otto Meyer Hal! of Justice
Director of Juvenile Bureau 2475 Greenvrich Street
John Meehan
Director - Bureau of Criminal
Information Lieut. George Hippely Hall of Justice
Insp. of Schoou
Traffic Control Insp. Thomas B. Tract
Supervising Captain
OF Districts Jeremiah J. Coughlin Hall of Justice
Chinatown Detail Lt. H. C. Atkinson Hall of Justice
Range Master Pistol Range, Lake Merced
Emil Dutil
WKen In Trouble Call SlJtteY hlO-lO
YVhen in Doubt Always At Your Service
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL AWARD
Ql^rtiftral^ of iH^rtt
FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
During the month of February, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-three
mfxtn Sark 1. (!ll?anpa
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
combined courage, ingenuity, preparation and intelligence to turn a difficult situation
into the outstanding example of a single piece of police work to take place in the
State of California in this period.
On the 8th day of February, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-three, Officer Chaney, tvhile
patrolling his beat along Ocean Beach, heard distress calls from Barbara Engs, who
had been swept away from her rubber boat and out to sea by the surf. Officer Chaney
turned his horse and, disregarding the danger to himself, rode more than 100 yards
offshore to rescue Miss Engs.
The Journal lauds not only the courageous action of Officer Chaney, who ivillingly
risked his life to save the girl, but the foresight which enabled the officer to train his
horse to enter the surf in preparation for such an emergency.
In recognition of this outstanding service to his department, his profession and the
people of the State of California, the Police and Peace Officers' Journal takes
pleasure in presenting him with this Certificate of Merit.
' Publisher
Editor
Fihruiiry 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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"Efficient Police
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Vol. XXVI
FEBRUARY, 1953
No. 4
"INVASION FROM WITHIN"
Jn address delivered to the national
convention of the National Automatic
Merchandising Association at the Palmer
House, Chicago, Illinois. Mednesday .
September VI, 1952. by '('■ H. Parker,
Chief of Police, Los Angeles. California.
In our country's 176 years of exist-
ence, it has been subjected many times to
attack. We have taken no joy in war-
fare, but as enemies appeared we have
fought . . . we have paid the price . . .
and we ha\e won the victory. It is a
comforting thing . . . this habit of win-
ning. It makes easy the belief that we
shall always win . . . that we are a
chosen people . . . that victory forever is
a sort of birthright of ours. I earnestly
hope it is so. I hope we represent, as
some people believe, civilization's pin-
nacle. I hope the hard and immutable
rules which have governed other civili-
zations do not apply to us . . . that even
though we give wa\- to weakness, com-
placency, and corruption, we are fore-
destined to endure to the end.
Rotting Timbers
I say "I hope " but I cannot say "I am
certain." A lifelong pleasure of mine has
been the study of history and that pur-
suit is not conducive to shallow opti-
mism. Egypt, Babylon, Greece and Rome
rose, then fell, as strength gave way to
weakness, alertness gave way to compla-
cency, and \irtue gave way to corrup-
tion. It is interesting, and perhaps pro-
ductive, to recall that the high walls of
these civilizations were never toppled by
barbarians from without. But the walls
crumbled into rubble and the enemy
poured through when barbarism within
rotted the moral supporting timbers.
Today America faces the kind of at-
tack which destroyed these brave civili-
zations of the past. We face a three
pronged threat, a simultaneous assault in
three dimensions: Armed might of Rus-
OUR COVER
Officer Jack E. Chaney of the San
Francisco Police Department ap-
pears on the cover of the Police
.•iND Peace Officers' Journal
this month after winning the Maga-
zine's monthly award for the out-
standing piece of police work in the
State of California.
Officer Chaney is shown riding
his horse beachward after being
relieved of his rescue mission by
Officer William Becker, a former
lifeguard, and Walter Wehr, chief
lifeguard at Fleishhacker Pool. Since
effecting the rescue of Barbara Engs,
a 17-year-old El Cerrito high school
girl who had been swept away from
a rubber boat by the surf, Chaney has
received a certificate of merit from
the Police and Peace Officers'
Journal. A $50 United States
Savings Bond has been purchased by
the Police and Peace Officers'
JfjURNAL and delivered in his name
to the San Francisco Police Commis-
sion who will present it to him; is
being considered for a meritorious
service award by the police commis-
sion. His horse. Bill, has been pre-
sented with a certificate from Pets
Unlimited.
Chaney's ride into the surf was
one of the most spectacular individ-
ual acts to be contributed by a Cali-
fornia peace officer for a long time.
He was a natural choice for the S50
bond award and the certificate of
merit. However, the act which wins
the bond does not have to be spec-
tacular. Keep us informed on what
you and your friends have been do-
ing. Any one of you may turn up a
winner.
.v;V;, the Communist fifth column within
our borders, and organized crime. Let
us gauge the strength of these enemies
and the security of our defense against
them.
External Danger
To speak at length about the dangers
presented by an aggressively militant
Russia is scarcely necessary today. The
Russian nation presents an external dan-
ger, a danger that can be clearly defined
and squarely faced. Security from this
threat demands a protective force of sol-
diers and rifles, tanks and field guns,
naval guns, aircraft, and production of,
the vast supporting paraphernalia of
modern war. \\'e may disagree for a
time about the necessary size of armies,
design of equipment, or level of produc-
tion : But, you may be certain, as in the
past, America will armor herself and
raise her walls in time to meet these
barbarians from without.
No Comic Opera
The second threat is posed by a com-
munist fifth column within our borders.
By force and violence they hope to de-
stroy our government and supplant our
ideals with an alien philosophy. This
threat, more insidious than invading
armies, is dangerous because it is some-
thing unique in our experience. During
the last war a few sympathizers with
the Fourth Reich and Imperial Japan
scored some minor successes within this
country. However, in all fairness to his-
tory, we cannot recall them as a major
threat to our security. They furnished as
much materials to our screen writers as
they did aid to our enemy. Compared
with the disciplined agents of Interna-
tional Communism, they were country
bumpkins cast in second rate Gilbert and
Sullivan. The danger created by the
communist fifth column is not comic
opera. It is real and it is potent. Its
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
SCHOOL OPENS FOR S. P. D.
/•'<-/.
ruary
1953
^Vithin the next few weeks the Sacra-
mento Police Department will open a
full time police academy, offering new-
comers and old timers on the force a
constant service training program.
The start of the academy will repre-
sent a major victory for Chief James V.
Hicks, who has advocated the idea for
se\eral years.
The school will be organized accord-
ing to plans developed by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation. Sergeant H.
D. Meredith will be the supervisor,
working under the direction of Captain
Walter C. Sked.
Chief Hicks
Year Around Operation
It will be operated the year around
and each officer, with the exception of the
real old timers, will be required to at-
tend a two-week course every six months.
All phases of law enforcement, includ-
ing public relations, will be taught.
In addition to the regular courses
which will be offered to the police and
civil defense groups the academy will
feature special training in radiological
defense and traffic control under emer-
gency conditions.
FBI Graduates
The instructors will include the super-
vising officers of all divisions in the po-
lice department and other officers who
have had specialized training in various
phases of law enforcement. Several of
the men who will be instructors, includ-
ing the chief himself, are graduates of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation Na-
tional Academy in Washington, D. C.
FBI agents, members of the state
bureau of criminal identification and in-
vestigation, representatives of the state
bureau of narcotics and high patrol of-
ficers also will teach.
Training School Visits
Each class will consist of about 25
men. They will be held in the police
academy at 1215 Nineteenth Street. In
preparation for the opening, Sked and
.Meredith visited police training schools
in San Francisco. Los Angeles, Oakland
and Berkeley.
Meredith formerly was superinten-
dent of the police department's bureau
of records and Sked was in charge of
police training and motor equipment.
One Forward Step
The academy is just one of the for-
ward steps Hicks is planning to keep the
Sacramento department on a par with
the best law enforcement agencies in the
West.
Hicks returned to the department No-
vember 1st after an 18-month tour of
duty in the Air Force. He holds the rank
of colonel and was Air Provost Marshal
and acting Inspector General of the huge
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in
Ohio.
Larger Force
In fact, during the period he headed
a larger police force than the one he
returned to, a total of 400 civilian and
100 Air police; ran a stockade which
handled law violators from all services in
the Second Army Area, and was in
charge of all security clearance and in-
\estigation for an average 30,000 ci\il-
ian employes and 10,000 military per-
sonnel.
Hicks is a native of Fair Oaks, a Sec-
ramento suburb, and was raised in the
Sacramento area. In 1936 he joined the
police department and was assigned as
one of the original team to handle "Snow
^^ bite." the accident investigation squad
car.
Rapid Rise
On March 3, 1941 he went into the
service as a lieutenant in the 184th In-
fantry, California National Guard. His
rise in the service was rapid. By the end
of 1944 he was a colonel. He saw service
in Africa and Europe. He returned to
the police department as a patrolman, in
1946, and the following year he was
elevated to the chief's position.
Hicks has won many honors in the
service and in police work, but one he is
particularly proud of is his title of Ad-
miral in the Nebraska Navy. His old
friend. Governor Dal Peterson, con-
ferred the honor on him.
AVhen he returned in November.
Hicks replaced Fritz Kaminsky as chief.
Kaminsk\' retired.
Deputs- Chief Roonev
STOP AND REST
SACRAMENTO — The California
Highway Patrol has a special note ot
caution for motorists who try to cram
two days of driving into one.
Patrol headquarters said squad com-
manders throughout the state have re-
ported a growing number of accidents
involving sleepy or tired drivers.
A preliminary breakdown of 1952 sta-
tistics shows at least 2000 fatal and in-
jury accidents can be charged to those
causes. At least 100 were fatal, killing
one or more persons.
Officials said some accidents in the
"cause unknown" classification were
probably also the results of falling asleep
at the wheel. Lack of survivors made
complete investigation difficult, they
added.
\Vinter was singled out as an espe-
cially dangerous time for this type of
accident since the combination of closed
car windows and car heaters frequently
adds to any fatigue brought on by too
man\' hours behind the wheel.
Ithruary 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 5
MAD DOG SOUTH OF THE SLOT
Marco Biaginni fell face down across
the bed.
A scarlet geyser flowed freely from his
shattered face and spread in an ever
widening circle across the bedclothes.
Stunned into sobriety the three witnesses
stared stupidly at each other.
"I can't understand it. He gave them
the money," muttered one.
"He's dead."
"We'd better get out of here."
"Why did they do it? He said he
didn't have any more money."
"They killed him. Shot him in cold
blood."
"There'll be cops in this. We'd better
get out of here. "
"Shouldn't we call an ambulance? "
"It's no use. He's dead. We'd better
get out of here.''
\Vith one final, horrified glance at the
broken body on the bed the three men
left the house, glancing furtively around
them as they did. A few blocks away
the trio entered a narrow stairway and
knocked at a hall door. A man studied
them briefly through a peephole, then let
them in. "Whiskey. " one of them or-
dered.
The man placed a bottle and three
glasses on the table. His guests poured
tall drinks and gulped them down. They
drank silently, but the liquor appeared to
have no effect on their trembling hands.
When the bottle was finished and police
picked them upon the street an hour later
the whiskey had done nothing other than
increase their jitters. The date was Oc-
tober 9. 1926.
The flow of blood from the face of
Marco Biaginni seemed endless to the
three men who had been drinking in his
kitchen when t\vo armed bandits entered,
demanded money at the point of a gun.
and shot the Italian in the face when he
could not produce more than $75. T o
the San Francisco police department it
was the trickle that turned into a tor-
rent. The gun that killed Marco Bia-
ginni fired the opening shot of a three-
day org>- of murder that is unparalleled
in the history of San Francisco.
Marco Biaginni never returned to
consciousness. He died in the San Fran-
cisco hospital a few days after he was
found by a second part\" of revelers. The
three witnesses, when rounded up. could
only tell police that the killer was a
young man with black hair. His accom-
plice had remained in the hall. The
/)'\ Walter R. Heco.x
shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. It
was only the beginning.
At 9:00 p.m., while Lieutenant
Charles Dullea. head of the robbery de-
tail, sought to unravel the mystery of
the holdup murder. Detective Sergeant
George Healy, on duty at the desk in
the detective bureau, received a repMjrt
that a blue sedan, license number 766-
954, had been stolen. The information
was relayed to outlying stations and di-
rected to the auto detail, where Lieuten-
ant Bernard McDonald would receive
it the next dav.
^^^
Louis De Mattei
Healy soon learned, however, that
766-95+ was a stolen car that merited
special consideration, and before the
night was over Lieutenant McDonald
had joined Dullea in a desperate attempt
to capture a pair of vicious bandits who
used the auto for violent crimes, striking
at varied points in the city with madden-
ing inconsistency.
The car was first heard from at 1 1
p.m. when Harry Giannini, a cab driver,
was held up and robbed at the corner of
Sutter and Steiner Streets. He saw the
license number clearly — 766-95-1 — when
the bandits, both of whom carried heavy
caliber revolvers, escaped.
Melville G. Mann, the next victim,
reported the duo had taken S12 from him
at Fillmore Street near Hayes. Mann
was still in the act of reporting the crime
when DetectiNe Charles McGreevy re-
ceived word that the mobile marauders
had struck again, this time with near
tragic results,
"There's been a shooting in a pool
hall, " he told Healy. "Someone's hit.
Two young men drove up in that blue
sedan, walked into a place on Lombard
Street, and shot it up."
"Get out there and see what you can
find out," snapped Healy. "We've got
to get them before they tear the town
apart. "
McGreevy, with Detective Charles
Dorman, hurried to the scene. There
they found Constantine Guillen nursing
a shattered right arm. The two bandits,
one with black hair and buck teeth and
the other with close-set eyes and a heavy
boned face, had held up the place, then
fired five shots, hitting Guillen twice in
the arm and narrowly missing his wife.
They had escaped in the dark blue sedan.
McGreevv relaved this information to
Healy. ,
"Dullea will come and take charge,"
Healy told him. "Get what you can
there and go over to AVebster and Jack-
son. Dr. Nicholas Jacobs was just robbed
of S95 by the same guys."
McGreevy and Dorman took brief re-
ports, then hurried to the scene of the
Jacobs robbery. While they listened to
the doctor's stor\' the two bandits pro-
ceeded to go a long way toward tearing
the town apart.
At 1 1 :35 they slugged Manuel Salada,
robbed him of 515 and sent him to the
hospital with a severely lacerated scalp.
Ten minutes later they stopped on
Bryant Street, robbed George Karlisky
and kidnapped a companion. Mrs. Emma
Bird.
A few minutes later they tossed Mrs.
Bird out of the car with the blunt state-
ment: "You're too old," then sent An-
thony Gonzales to the hospital with a
brain concussion and minus an overcoat
and 520.
They ranged across Market Street and
robbed John Copren of SIO and a watch.
One block from the scene of the Jacobs
robbery they snatched a handful of cash
from the outstretched hand of cab driver
Lester Irish who had just dropped a
fare there. From Webster and Jackson
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Page 6
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
February 1953
ASSOCIATED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS
I'he regular monthly meeting of the
Associated Public Communications Of-
ficers, Inc. was held at The Chiikicer in
San Mateo, Calif., on January 15, 1953.
The meeting was called to order at
11:15 a.m. by Vice President Jack At-
kinson, in the absence of President Hip-
pely. Twenty-two members and guests
were in attendance.
A letter from Solano County request-
ing permission to add a base station at
Rio Vista on 155.40 mc. was read, as was
a letter from Merced County requesting
clearance on 154.89 for the cities of Dos
Palos, Gustine and Livingston. These
requests were approved, pending final
approval of McMurphy, Chairman of
the Frequency Committee, who was ab-
sent, by motion of Lewis, seconded by
Mayr.
A request from the City of Antioch to
move 155.37 mc. to 155.31 mc. was ap-
proved on motion by Keller, seconded by
Maybee.
Bob Mason announced that Santa
Clara County was now operating satis-
factorily on the Point to Point network.
He spoke briefly on a meeting held to
determine methods of tying the Point to
Point to other existing Intersystem nets.
Lewis added a few pertinent remarks on
the same subject.
A short discussion on a possible meet-
ing place for the joint North-South
meeting was held. Several places wer--
suggested, including Yosemite, Santa
Cruz, Monterey and Merced.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
for lunch.
The meeting was reconvened at 1 :30
p.m.
A proposed amendment to the Consti-
tution and By-Laws was given a second
reading and discussed. Copies were dis-
tributed to the members. After a lengthy
discussion it was moved to adopt by
Keller, seconded by Maybee, providing
the word "full" (as marked on the at-
tached copy) was deleted. Carried by
vuianimous vote. The Board of Direc-
tors then voted to adopt the change as
amended.
Application for commercial member-
ship from Raymond Griese, of Bendix
Radio, Leland Smith, private contractor,
and Ingolph Dillion, of Silentel, were
read and approved.
Nomination of officers for 1953 was
reopened. The January meeting had re-
sulted in Atkinson being nominated for
George Hii'i'LE'i-, Frisiitcnt
Art McDolk, Secretary-Treasurer
President, McDole for Vice President
and Tayley for Secretary. There were
no further nominations for these offices
and on motion by Keller, seconded by
Mayr, the Secretary was instructed to
cast a white ballot for the following offi-
cers: John Atkinson, Santa Clara
County, President; Art McDole, Mon-
terey County, Vice President; Thomas
A. Bayley, Solano County, Secretary.
Director Hu'plev
Mason and iVLiybee were nominated
for Treasurer. Ballots being cast and
tallied, Robert A. Mason of Santa Clara
County was named as Treasurer.
The following were nominated for the
Board of Directors: Maybee, Landers,
LeBouef, Keller, Freeman and Burton.
After a spirited balloting the follow-
ing were declared elected: J. Mansfield
Lewis, Marin County ; John Maybee,
Sonoma County; Merrill LeBouef,
Marysville; Walter Keller, Santa Cruz,
and Elmer Freeman, U. S. Naval Se-
curity Officer.
The following commercial members
gave brief reports: Robbie Robertson,
Brill Co.; Ray Griese, Bendix Radio;
Herb Watson, Link; Jack Tynes, P. T.
& T., and Zackarias of Zack Radio.
John Mayr of Chico requestejl infor-
mation on available frequencies for the
Paradise Fire District. After discussion,
it was suggested he apply to I MSA for
a fire frequency.
Charles Simpson, Chief of Police,
Monterey, gave a brief discussion of the
ICPA meeting at Los Angeles, relative
to communications.
Henry Bogardus of San Francisco of-
fered San Francisco for the February
meeting. Accepted.
There being no further business the
meeting was adjourned at 3 :00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Art Dole, Secretary
TRAFFIC TOLL
California's 1952 traffic death toll has
been tentatively set at 3618 as the Cali-
fornia Highway Patrol begins its an-
nual review of street and highway acci-
dents.
The provisional figure is about 4 per
cent higher than 1951's toll of 3479 and
is just slightly under the state's record
death toll of 3668 marked up in 1946.
Traffic deaths in rural and unincorpo-
rated areas hit 2492, outnumbering ur-
ban fatalities by more than 2 to 1.
Reports covering the Patrol's opera-
tional area outside city limits show 30,-
379 fatal and injury accidents and 48,990
persons injured.
Injuries in rural and urban areas com-
bined were estimated at well over 100,-
000, but officials said it was impossible
to set a firm figure until all reports from
cities were in.
Preliminary analysis of the major
causes of 1952's near-record death toll
indicates that, as usual, speed was the
chief killer, with auto and pedestrian
right-of-way violations and driving on
the wrong side of the road close behind.
San Francisco Federal
Savings & Loan Assn.
83 POST STREET
San Francisco
DO. 2-0072
Arnold E. Archibald
President
Insured Savings • Home Loans
iibriiary 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 7
POLICE PROMOTION EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
III the December issue of this journal
the following numbered statements, on
the I'enal Code, were true: 4. 5, 8, 10,
11,23,25,27,36,40,45,46,50.
^ ^ ^ ^
1. In this state in all criminal cases,
the extent of imprisonment must not ex-
ceed one day for every $2.00 of the fine.
2. The maximum amoimt of pre-
emptory challenges that may be taken if
the offense is punishable with death is
twenty by either party, assuming there
are no alternate jurors.
3. A person who advises another to
commit any crime is termed an accessory.
4. Persons who accept stolen goods
knowingly are accessories to the crime.
5. Any person who exercises any
function of a public officer without tak-
ing the oath of office, or giving the re-
quired bond, is guilty of a felony.
6. The act of wilfully procuring an-
other person to commit perjur\ is called
subornation of evidence.
7. It is a felony to of^er in evidence
as true, in any trial authorized by law,
any record, knowing the same to have
been forged.
8. The penalty provided in the Penal
Code for a public officer who, under
cover of authority without lawful neces-
sit\', assaults or beats any person, is re-
moval from office.
9. The maximum penalty for man-
slaughter is ten years in the state prison.
10. When no penalty is provided in
an>- statute for a public ofifense the act
or omission is punishable as a misde-
meanor.
11. If one destroys by fire the dwell-
ing of another he commits arson.
12. The obtaining of propert) from
another under color of official right is
known as embezzlement.
13. No person can be subjected to a
second prosecution for the same offense.
14. A search warrant may, in some
cases, be served by an officer other than
those mentioned in its directions.
15. Perjury is punishable in the State
Prison not less than one nor more than
ten years.
16. Every person who attempts to
bribe a witness is guilty of a felony.
1 7. Purposely to delay taking a per-
son arrested upon a criminal charge be-
fore a magistrate for hearing constitutes
a felony.
18. 1 he unlawful killing of a human
being without malice upon a sudden
quarrel or heat of passion is voluntary
manslaughter.
19. Every person who assaults an-
other with intent to commit murder is
punishable in the State Prison for not
less than one nor more than fourteen
\ears.
20. Every male person who refuses to
aid a posse in apprehension of a criminal
when lawfully required to do so b\' an\'
sheriii is guilty of crime.
21. An announcement of an appeal
made in open court by either the defend-
ant or the people must be immediateh
entered in the minutes bv the court room
clerk.
22. Kidnapping for blackmail is pun-
ishable by death in California.
23. Punishment for a military offense
may be made without regard to the pro-
visions of the Penal Code.
24. Fraudulently concealing property
consisting of a stock in trade valued at
$200.00 by a debtor is a felony.
25. Lack of criminal intent is not suf-
ficient to disprove the commission of a
crime.
26. The pla\ing of faro or roulette is
forbidden in San Francisco.
27. The maximum penalty for throw-
ing vitriol upon the person of another is
fourteen years in the State Prison.
28. Doors cannot be broken in mak-
ing an arrest until the purpose of admit-
tance is explained.
29. Every person who wilfulh' breaks
up a public meeting, other than religious
or political, and which is not unlawful
in its character, is guilty of a misde-
meanor.
30. Every person who wilfully dis-
suades any witness from attending a law-
ful trial is guilty of a misdemeanor.
31. Every officer who arrests any per-
son without lawful authority therefor is
guilty of a felony.
32. Homicide is justifiable when
committed by an officer in arresting per-
sons charged with a misdemeanor and
who are resisting arrest.
33. It is not a crime to do an act for
which the law provides no penalt\.
34. An officer cannot break open a
door to make an arrest for a misde-
meanor.
35. Any peace officer who refuses to
arrest any person charged with a crimi-
nal offense ma>' be purnshed by five years'
imprisonment.
36. In criminal conspiracy, there
must be an overt act as well as an agree-
ment to commit a crime.
37. Witnesses must be examined in
defendant's presence.
38. The Go\ernor cannot grant a
pardon for treason.
39. Upon defendant's request the
magistrate must exclude the public from
the examination.
40. A majority of the grand jury can
find an indictment.
41. The penalty for assault by an of-
ficer, under color of authority, without
lawful necessity, may be a fine not ex-
ceeding $5,000;00.
42. An accessory to the commission
of a felony may not be prosecuted until
the principal has been brought to trial.
43. A warrant of arrest must be ex-
ecuted by a peace officer.
44. Service of a subpoena is made by
showing the original or a copy to the \\it-
ness personally and informing him of its
contents.
45. No criminal act may be punish-
able as a crime if it is also declared to
be punishable as a contempt.
GASOLINE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Motorists have been reminded by the
California State Automobile Association
that sums paid for state gasoline taxes
may be deducted in filing 1952 Federal
income tax returns. This is the second
\ear such deduction is allowed under a
new law.
The deduction covers the California
gasoline tax of 4^2 cents a gallon paid
since January 1, 1952. Federal gasoline
taxes are not deductible.
Alotorists without accurate records of
the amount of gasoline purchased during
1952 may justify a deduction based on a
record of miles traveled divided by the
average nimiber of miles the car runs
per gallon.
However, the CSAA warned that the
burden of proving this deduction is
placed on the taxpayer. \Vhere the gaso-
line tax deduction is estimated, taxpaver'-
should have evidence to prove miles trav-
eled and gasoline consumption per mile.
Motorists with oil company credit
cards can easily determine the amount of
gas tax paid during 1952.
Other deductible items are: Retail
sales or use taxes paid on purchase of
automobiles and accessories; registration,
vehicle license, operator and chauffeur
license fees ; personal property and mu-
nicipal taxes; amounts paid for interest
on auto loans and losses or damages to
vehicles not compensated for by insurance
or otherwise.
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Page 8
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Keep Your Driver Dry
February 1953
Sacramento is widely known as a place
where it is higlily unprofitable as well as
unhealthy to go careening around the
streets behind the wheel of a car after
imbibing too much giggle water.
The particular reason is James M.
McDonnell, the municipal court judge
who hands out the fines — and sometimes
jail sentences — for traffic offenses.
National Recognition
McDonnell works closely with the
police department in trying to make the
streets as safe as possible, and the results
ha\e earned him national recognition.
Judge McDonnell
In December, 1948, for example, his
court was awarded a first place tie witli
Tulsa, Okla., in a traffic court contest
among 47 cities with populations rpn''-
ing from 100,000 to 200,000. The con-
test was sponsored by the American Bar
Association and the National Safetv
Council. Judgs McDonnell was cited
specifically for improvements he made in
the court, which also has been sin^i'ed
out for various other honors.
In addition to handling traffic cases,
the judge tries misdemeanors and pre-
liminary hearings, but his pet is the traf-
fic division of the court.
$601,900 in Fines
And this phase has really gotten to be
big business. Last year, for e.xample, the
court and the traffic violations bureati
collected $601,900 in fines, mostly for
traffic offenses. This represented an in-
crease of 65 per cent from the total for
the previous year.
1 he figures show a steady increase
since 1945, when the total amount col-
letced was $122,954. By comparison,
last year the drunk driving fines alone
amounted to more than $100,000.
City Prosecutor
Judge McDonnell served as city
prosecutor from December 13, 1939 un-
til he was appointed police judge June
26, 1940. He has been elected to office
regularly since then without opposition.
He is a graduate of the University of
California and Hastings College of Law.
Frequently the judge is called on to
sit on the superior bench in nearby coun-
ties in the absence of the regular judges.
He is .a member of the State Judicial
Council's subcommittee on pretrial court
procedure.
Here are some facts and figures
about the traffic problem in Sacra-
mento, compiled by the staff of Traf-
fic Chief Patrick J. Bennett:
Male drivers involved in traffic
accidents in the city outnumbered
women drivers nearly five to one in
1952.
The safest hours to drive are be-
tween 4 AM and 6 AM ; the worst
are 4 PM to 6 PM. Sunday is the
safest day to go for a ride, Saturday
the most dangerous.
Last year there were 5,310 traffic
accidents in Sacramento, an increase
of 241 from the previous year. Ac-
tually, when a big increase in regis-
tration IS figured in, the accident
percentage is down.
Eighteen persons, 10 of them pedes-
trians, died as the result of traffic
accidents last year, representing the
lowest death rate per 10,000 motor
vehicle registrations since 1944.
There were 1,153 injury accidents,
compared with a 1951 total of 1,095,
and 4,141 property damage mishaps
against 3,856.
Drivers in the 25 to 34 age group
v\ere involved in the greatest number
of accidents. The 35 to 44 year group
followed.
All told, 32,641 persons were cited
or arrested for moving violations in
1952, including 421 drunk drivers.
Nonmoving citations totaled 74,-
459, mostly involving careless parkers.
Excerpts from San Francisco
Police Ordinances
(Continued from last issue)
Sec. 1086: "Jitney Bus." Defined.
Common Carrier.
1. A jitney bus is a common carrier
other thati a street car.
2. It traverses the public streets be- I
tween certain definite points or termini.
3. It conveys passengers at a fixed
charge between the specified termini.
Sec. 1087: Regulations.
Under this section, and all sections to
1110, the following provisions cover the
operation of jitney buses:
1. A permit must be secured from the
Police Department.
2. The application to the Chief of
Police must give full particulars cover-
ing vehicle, also concerning operator's
qualifications, as to citizenship, experi-
ence, etc., and must be notarized.
3. A "bond" or a "policy of insur-
ance" must at all times be in full force
and effect.
4. Prescribed metallic tags must be
carried.
5. Number of jitney bus licenses is
limited. Priority of application is ob-
served. No jitney bus shall have more
than one operator.
6. Drivers or operators shall file pho-
tographs with the Police Department,
and carry copy attached to operator card.
7. The annual fees, payable to Tax
Collector, for metallic tags, are: $15.00
for a 5-passenger and $22.50 for a 6-7
bus.
8. Prescribed route must not be devi-
ated from.
9. If a passenger rides on running
board both he and the operator are vio-
lators.
10. Police Department may revoke
permit for violations of jitney bus provi-
sions or for violation of either state or
local traffic laws.
11. Bus must be kept clean, and
washed once a week, also must be disin-
fected on notice from Board of Health.
12. AVhile carrying a passenger oper-
ator must not smoke.
13. Operator must have brakes in-
spected daily by competent party.
14. AVhen loading or unloading, bus
must be within two feet of the curb.
1 5. While in use and displaying speci-
fied tags, bus must run to termination
shown on same.
i'chriuiry 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 9
SACRAMENTO TRAFFIC REPORT
Chict I'atrick J. Bennett of the Sac-
ramento Police Department's Iraffic Di-
vision has started a campaign to enlist
the support of e\ery possible person ami
organization in the Capital in a giant
safety campaign.
Although the division has been award-
ed outstanding honors by national or-
ganizations for performance every year
since 1^48 in various phases of traffic
work, Hennett believes a great deal more
can be accomplished if everybody iti town
pitches in.
Cooperation Needed
He had this to sav in his annual report
to Police Chief James V. Hicks for 1952.
which has been widely circulated in Sac-
ramento :
"This is for the purpose of bringing
before the citizens of the community the
need for real cooperation by scores of or-
ganizations, working as one safety team ;
also the need for getting active leadership
and support from public officials, not a
few, but more and more of them, and.
finalh', to bring home to each individual
the fact that it is his duty and responsi-
bility to support this community's life
saving program."
Record Not Poor
He pointed out the city's record in
traffic injuries and deaths is by no means
poor, but added:
"This is nothing to boast about as long
as we are killing and maiming our Sacra-
mento people at the rate of approxi-
mately 18 to 20 deaths and 1,100 to
1.200 injuries a year. Besides this, the
people must pay for the additional finan-
cial loss due to 4,100 to 4.200 property
damage accidents a year.
Bennett is justifiably proud of the tre-
mendous job his men have done in mak-
ing Sacramento's jam packed streets as
safe as they are, but he is planning to
carry the safety message to every corner
of the city in an effort to improve the
record.
Sacramento Gets Share
The 1952 National Safety Council
awards have not yet been announced, but
if the past is any criterion, the Sacra-
mento traffic division will get its share.
In 1950 and 1951, for example, the di-
vision won the top honor for record
keeping in the NSC national contest.
The award was won in competition with
cities of all size, not just according to a
population growth. Group and division
awards also have been won bv the unit.
in Safet)' Council and American Auto-
mobile Association contests for traffic
safet\' organization, outstanding achieve-
ment and pedestrian safety.
Captain Bennett
Pedestrian safety is the Number One
project with Bennett and his men. It has
been since June, 1948, when a study of
the records showed almost 100 per cent
of the pedestrian fatalities were caused
bv two law violations: Jaywalking and
violating the right of way.
Avoidable Deaths
In other words, half the deaths might
have been avoided if the pedestrians had
observed right of way rules and the other
half resulted from motorists breaking the
law when the walker was in the right.
A stringent program of selective en-
forcement was put into efifect. The first
year the fatalities dropped 36 per cent
and it has kept going down ever since.
Sacramento's traffic problem is a king
size headache for a number of reasons.
The most important, no doubt, is the fact
that since 1946 there has been a 237 per
cent increase in the number of motor ve-
hicles registered to Sacramentans. While
the population was growing by big leaps,
the motor vehicle registration was gain-
ing even more rapidly. For the last sev-
eral years, Sacramento has had more
motor vehicles per capita than any other
place in the world.
Moving Safely
I o meet this situation, Bennett, as-
sisted by Captain Kenneth John.son, Ser-
geants \\ illiam Kinney, 'Fom Richer
and Henjanuii Shiro and a greatly ex-
panded department, are waging a 24
hour a da\' fight to keep traffic mo\ ing
in the safest way possible.
A visitor to Sacramento for the first
time in a few \ears would hardly rccog-
nice the streets because of all the changes.
One way streets ha\e been put into oper-
ation throughout the city and more are
planned. The scramble traffic system is
in use at two of the main downtown in-
tersections and will be used at many more
in the near future. One of the biggest
headaches for many years — double park-
ing— has been eliminated through addi-
tional loading zones and a crackdown
a'ra'nst double parkers.
Accident Facts
Bennett has hit on a neat gimmick for
getting his traffic safety message and his
plea for cooperation over to the pub!'-
and to public officials. His annual renorr
is issued in a booklet form called Acci-
dent Facts. Each graph or chart is illu ■.-
trated with a cartoon. I hey are drawn,
not by professional artists as the work
indicates, but by I raffic Officers Francis
Brazil, Preston Scott and Phillip ''i'ork.
Fhe booklet analyzes pedestrian ileaths
and injuries by age, sex, residence and
time of day; all fatalities are listed b\-
age group, rate per 10,000 motor \ ehicle
registration, etc. But instead of a big list
of dry statistics which the a\'erage person
wouldn't look at twice, the facts are pre-
sented in a brief, compact and entertain-
ing way which really packs a punch.
100,000 Cited
And all the while this effort is being
put into educating the public, a really
tremendous amount of energy and time
is being put into the job of making the
streets as safe as possible.
Last year, for example, Bennett's men
for the first time arrested and cited more
than 100,000 persons. The total number
of arrests and citations was 107,100,
against a previous high of 96,574 for
1951.
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
GOODBY BLUE ROOM
February 1953
Sheriff Don Cox of Sacramento
County figures things are looking bright-
er this year than they have at any time
during the 21 years he has been in office.
He is particularly happy because at
last something concrete is being done to
better conditions in the Sacramento
County Jail.
For more than 10 years the sheriff has
been pressing the county board of super-
Sheriff Cox
visors to expand the jail facilities. But
progress was stalled at various times be-
cause of material shortages, the war, lack
of money and other reasons.
Blue Room Gone
But last month he finally got rid of
the jail's socalled Blue Room when an
annex to the jail was opened near the
county road camp at Franklin, south of
Sacramento. For years Cox had been
complaining about the lack of space
which forced him to put as many as 120
men at a time in the Blue Room, wh'ch
was nothing but a converted store
room which never should have housed
prisoners in the first place.
The men were transferred to clean,
well lighted army barracks type build-
ings and the Blue Room was put into
use for storage purposes.
Expansion Planned
And now, county officials have prom-
ised Cox they also are going to enlarge
the jail, which was built in 1909 to house
140 men, but usually has nearly twice
that ULimber even without the Blue
Room.
In addition to the jail prisoners, the
sheriff has under his supervision two road
camps which average about 450 prisoners
throughout the year, and the jail annex,
which houses about 120.
The jail enlargement still is in a
strictly preliminary stage, but Co.x is con-
fident something definite will be done by
the end of the year.
Force Increased
Another reason things are looking up
around the sheriff's office is the fact addi-
tional men have been added to the force
to keep pace with the rapid growth of the
population in the count}'.
During the last year Cox's force grew
by 20 meji. He was given 10 resident dep-
uties, scattered throughout the county,
Undersheriff Rippey
who operate from their home areas, and
have proven of great help. In addition,
five men were added to man the jail an-
nex, three more squad car men were
hired and two additional transportation
deputies were put on. His staff now to-
tals 108.
None Too Large
Fhis is none too large, however, and
more men probably will be hired during
the year.
Cox was appointed sheriff in 1932
when his old boss, Ellis Jones, retired.
He was luidersheriff at the time. Born
in Spencer County, Ind., he came to
California in 1911, worked at various
jobs, and enlisted in the Navy in 1917.
After his discharge in 1921 he joined the -I
sheriff's office.
Soon after he joined the force he took !
up the study of law to help him in his
work. He was admitted to the bar in
1926, and could hang out his lawyer's
shingle any time he wanted to.
RIPPEY PROMOTED
William J. Rippey is the Undersher-
iff of Sacramento County.
Sheriff Don Cox appointed him to the
post last July 1st when Harry Knoll
retired.
The promotion was deserved, for Rip-
pey had been with the sheriff's office for
\Sy2 years, and was a captain in charge
of the sheriff's civil department when he
was elevated.
Born in San Francisco, he attended
Sacramento schools and Healds Business
College. He joined the force as a deputy
and advanced to the rank of captain two
years before he took over the undersher-
iff's duties. He served in both the civil
and criminal divisions.
As Undersheriff he has supervision
over all departments and is the chief ad-
ministrative and personnel officer.
Edwin P. Burns was elevated from
lieutenant to captain when the change
was made, and placed in charge of the
i-'ivil department. He has been in the
sheriff's office since 1945.
ALL TIME HIGH
California Highway Patrolmen halted
about one out of every six drivers last
year as the Patrol's enforcement activi-
ties reached an all time high.
A total of 681,121 citations and writ-
ten warnings were handed out, with cita-
tions alone running 439,324, a 21 per
cent increase over 1951.
Preliminary analysis of enforcement
figures indicates that speeding, the state's
No. 1 traffic killer, accounted for one
third of all arrests.
Officers charged up 25,046,071 miles
during the year, an average of more than j
20,000 miles for each of the Patrol's \
1200 traffic officers.
IVucks figured prominently in the en-
forcement picture. Officers made 751,-
957 commercial vehicle inspections which
resulted in 77,737 arrests and the writ-
ing of 53,702 warnings.
The Patrol also disclosed that more
than 9500 arrests for drunk driving were
made in 1952, a 13 per cent hike over
1951.
\
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 11
Streamlined For Efficiency
North Sacramento, the fast growing
city just north of the Capital, has a repu-
tation of being a place where very few
serious crimes take place, and a big part
of the credit goes to Police Chief Wil-
liam Wilson anil his force.
other indoor chores done and still have
his officers on the street as much of the
time as possible.
He solved it b\- hiring four women,
Audre\' Caxiani, Eleanor Post, Bee Cur-
tiss and Scyrillia Johnson, who handlf
tion. When Wilson joined the force the
citv's population was onlv 3,000. Now
it is about 10,000.
And traffic at the time was a trickle
compared with the 25,000 to 30,000 cars
a day which use Del Paso Boulevard, the
The small but effective department
has been streamlined for maximum effi-
ciency since Wilson took o\er as chief in
1945. He has been with the department
for 15 years, and was assistant chief for
five before he took charge of the depart-
ment.
Knotty Problem
During the last year AVilson solved
one of the department's knottiest prob-
lems: How to get all the office work and
North S.\crami:xto Police Dep.artmf.nt
the radio, do clerical duties. ju\eiiile
work, and other tasks, and when neces-
sary double as matrons.
This allows Chief Wilson and his men
to spend nearly all of their time in the
patrol cars, handling criminal and traffic
work.
Traffic Tough
And if the crime rate is down in
North Sacramento, the traffic problem
has gone in exactly the opposite direc-
city's main traffic artery. During recent
years about 60,000 people have moved
into the area just north of North Sacra-
mento, and most of them make a two
way trip through the city going to and
from work daily.
Low Accident Rate
But despite the tremendous traffic flow
the city has a very low traffic accident
rate. 1 he Police Department was hon-
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Page 12 POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
McCurry Elected CSAA President
February 1953
Harold j. McCurry, secretar\ -man-
ager of the Retail Merchants Associa-
tion of Sacramento, is the new president
of the California State Automobile As-
sociation. He was elected by the Asso-
ciation Board of Directors at its annual
meeting Thursday, January 15, in San
Francisco.
Harold J. McCuRRV
McCurry was for many years an of-
ficial of the California State Fair, super-
vising press and radio activities. He gave
up this civic work about a year ago when
he retired as a vice president of the
Banic of America, continuing as a mem-
ber of the bank's advisory board in the
state capital. He was formerly post-
master at Sacramento and is a past presi-
dent of the Sacramento Chamber of
Commerce.
CSAA membership at the close of
1952 totaled 276,096, an increase of
21,252 during the year, according to the
annual report of Porter Sesnon, retiring
president.
Other officers elected for 1953 were
Edward H. Peterson, San Francisco, and
Charles G. Bird, Stockton, vice presi-
dents; Fred J. Oehler, San Jose, treas-
urer; D. E. Watkins, secretary and gen-
eral manager; Edwin S. Moore, assist-
ant secretary and general manager.
Eight directors were elected at the
Association membership meeting to new
three-year terms on the CSAA board.
They are: Clyde W. Rann, Redding
Irving H. Kahn, Oakland; Porter Ses
non, San Mateo; J. J. Krohn, Areata
H. S. Basford, San Francisco; John R
Graham, Merced ; Norman S. West
Modesto, and J. B. Rice, San Rafael
USE HORN ON CURVES
Many drivers think it is a mark of
good motoring sense to avoid use of the
horn, according to the California State
Automobile Association. However, there
are circumstances when proper use of the
horn characterizes good drivers. One
such is on curves where vision is limited
to 200 feet or less, as is the case on many
mountain roads. The association warns
that the law requires use of the horn
when approaching such curves.
This is one of the only two provisions
concerning use of the horn in the entire
vehicle code. The other regulation re-
quires drivers to use their horns when
necessary to insure safe operation of their
cars and prohibits horn use for any other
purpose.
8.000 WARDENS NEEDED
San Francisco would need about 8000
Civil Defense Wardens to supplement
the police force in case of a major disaster
such as experienced by Hiroshima.
In response to inquiry from the Civil
Defense Director, Chief of Police Mi-
chael Gaffey said, "it is computed that
a nominal atomic burst, with similar ef-
fect in scale to that experienced by the
City of Hiroshima, would call for the
services of 9200 officers to perform the
police function. In that such an attack
might leave this department with as few
as 100 regular and 200 auxiliary surviv-
ing members, it is believed that a mini-
mum of 8000 wardens would be needed
to supplement our force."
MONTEZUMA WELL
Montezuma Well, located in Arizona,
is reported by the National Automobile
Club to be a cup-shaped lake, seventy-
eight feet below the surrounding terrain,
seven hundred and fifty feet in diameter,
and fed by subterranean waters of which
there is no recorded depth.
LAGOMARSINO RETIRES
Fred S. Lagomarsino, the oldest man
in the Sacramento Police Department in
age and point of service, retired this
month.
Lagomarsino covered the downtown
beats in the Capital for 40 years and
seven months on foot, on a bicycle, on a
horse and in cars, when he became 70
years of age February 15th and hung up
his uniform.
"It doesn't seem like more than 40
years have gone by since then," he com-
mented. "I remember well the day they
handed me my star, shield, and box key,
and put me on a beat with just one
order. That was to keep my feet on the
pavement.
Gun Fight
"Things were a lot different then.
The only examination you were given
was the 100-yard run. If you didn't col-
lapse you were in. Nearly everything
you learned came to you by experience."
In those days the work week was
eight hours a day for seven days a week.
During the years Lagomarsino came in
for more than his share of violence. In
1927 he was involved in a gun fight with
two would-be robbers, and captured both
of them. Five years later he was forced
to critically wound a marijuana crazed
man he attempted to question. In his
first year on the force he was among a
group of officers sent to quell a riot of
the socalled Army of the Unemployed.
Twelve Chiefs of Police
In 1922 he and eight other officers
were in an elevator in the Hall of Jus-
tice when the cable snapped and the
elevator plunged from the second floor
to the basement. All the officers and the
elevator operator were hurt. The next
day there was only one member of the
police force who was able to work.
Lagomarsino served under 12 chiefs
of police and was assigned to patrol the
business section of the city during all but
about two years of his career.
Before becoming an officer he played
semi-professional baseball, and was a well
known umpire between 1912 and 1921.
He called them at games in which Babe
Ruth, Ty Cobb and Grover Cleveland
Alexander played.
He has no definite plans on how he
will spend his retirement, but doesn't
plan to remain idle very long.
I'lhriiary 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 13
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
It was one of those wiml-whipped,
sun-washed Sundays which San Fran-
cisco saw so much of in February. Ser-
geant Jack Chaney, of the San Francisco
Police Uepartnient's mounted patrol, uas
For a moment ail Chaney could see
was a rubber boat drifting beachward,
riding the crest of a giant comber toward
the hard packed sand of the shore. Then,
as the undertow sucked the fragile craft
within the most distant line of oversized
waves. I he officer did not wait for
more. He headed the horse seaward and
seconds later he and the animal were
plunging through the first line of break-
walking his horse along Ocean Beach,
keeping his eye on the beat and enjoying
the combination of sunlight and fresh
salt air. He was not far from Fleish-
hacker Pool when he heard the terrified
screams of Barbara Engs and the lower
pitched shouting of her boy friend, John
C. Williamson.
back to the next line of breakers, he saw
the cause of the shouting. Williamson
was about fifty yards out, caught for the
moment in the trough between two
waves as he struggled to stay afloat in
the treacherous surf. Far beyond him,
Chaney could see Barbara's blond head
bobbing uncertainly in the foam just
ers. Chaney was not thinking about the
results of his act. He was an officer,
sworn to protect life and property, and
unless he moved fast at least one life was
liable to get away from him. His be-
ha\ior during the next iew moments
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Fchruary 1953
PROGRESS REPORT
Condensation of progress report to
Board of Police Commissioners from \W .
H. Parker, Los Angeles Chief of Police,
January 7, 1953.
On August 9, 1950, I assumed the
duties and responsibilities of Chief of
Police of our city. I promised that we
would strive for the most efficient police
department in the city's history. Today,
I should like to give an accounting of
that stewardship, and to speak of things
that lie ahead.
It should surprise no one that the path
has been difficult. The police toil in the
field of human behavior, a cosmic riddle
which mortal man has never solved.
They not only deal with this riddle ; they
are sometimes themselves the victims of
it. As himian beings, they are as prone
to fallibility as the citizenry from which
they were selected by Civil Service. My
responsibility has been to organize, train
and supervise so that human weakness
would have a minimum effect upon our
assigned tasks.
Although all that may some day be
.accomplished has not been done, there is
much gratifying progress to report. I am
confident it will indicate the promise has
been kept.
Absence of Political Control
The most important factor in police
progress is the fact that the Department
has remained consistently free from par-
tisan political control. The Los Angeles
police officer has been free to do his job
with complete impartiality, owing re-
sponsibility only to the people, the courts,
and duly constituted police authority.
Manpower
Police manpower has been an acute
problem. Department strength has
dropped from 4,427 to 4,152 officers.
This loss of 275 policemen has taken
place while the city increased by ap-
proximately 128,000 residents. Today,
police strength in Los Angeles measures
9 policemen per square mile as compared
to 51 for New York, 34 for Chicago,
and 32 for Philadelphia.
Despite fewer policemen, Los Angeles
today receives better police protection
than at any other time in its history.
Some ways in which this has been ac-
complished are :
1. Over 100 officers employed at cler-
ical tasks have been released for field
duty through replacement by civilian
employees.
2. One man patrol cars have sup-
planted traditional two man units in cer-
tain areas of the city. The results are
being evaluated in order to plan further
use of one man units.
3. Paper work has been reduced
through cancellation of 63 outdated re-
port forms and redesign of 155 other
forms, decreasing reporting, typing and
filing time by approximately 35 per cent.
4. A new identification system has
drastically reduced processing time of
prisoners into the City Jail.
Florence Wilson
Arcadia Police Department
5. Improved methods of crime analy-
sis have been adopted, giving field officers
speedy and exact knowledge of criminal
activity in their assigned districts.
6. New studies of the distribution of
crime over the city's area have enabled
supervisors to scientifically deploy offi-
cers for maximum results.
Recruitment and Training
Despite manpower shortages, high
standards of recruitment and a 13 week
cadet training period have been main-
tained.
All new officers have received emo-
tional stability tests prior to graduation.
The professional services of a psychia-
trist have recently been made available
to increase the accuracy of these exami-
nations.
Integrity
An administrative division has devot-
ed its efforts exclusively to investigat-
ing complaints against policemen. Total
violations involving dishonesty, abuse of
civil rights or excessive force averaged
only .004 per cent of Department
strength during 1951 and 1952.
Not even the severest critics of your
police department have found any evi-
dence of organized dishonesty or toler-
ated abuse of regulatory powers.
Crime
The criminal operates in Los Angeles
only at immediate and constant peril to
his freedom. Organized crime cannot
purchase immunity here.
Crime rates have remained consistent-
ly below the national average for cities
of comparable size. The rate of major
crime per 100,000 population during the
fiscal years Julv, 1950 to June, 1952 to-
talled 1008.4. This compared with
1402.8 for the preceding five-year period.
This represents a 22'% decrease.
Traffic
Despite staggering population and ve-
hicle increases, Los Angeles has consis-
tently rated as the safest major city in
the nation.
Narcotics
Special juvenile narcotics officers have
been trained to supplement the 29-maii
Narcotic Division, rated as the nation's
finest. The police department has co-
operated with the Board of Education
in an accelerated program of preventive
aducation.
Police Facilities
A 588 acre Prisoner Rehabilitation
Center, begun in 1952, is designed to re-
duce per capita costs of confinement and
provide a solution to the city's growing
alcoholic problem (6 out of every 10
misdemeanor arrests in Los Angeles).
Just last month, ground was broken
for the new Civic Center Police Facili-
ties Building.
Community Affairs
I have believed it my duty to draw
upon the experience of the police depart-
ment in order to speak out openly upon
vital questions of public order and safety.
I have opposed legalized gambling and
other measures which might promote the
infiltration of organized crime into our
community. I have acted decisively
against breaches of police discipline, but
have as quickly spoken out against mak-
ing the policeman a "whipping boy" for
the ills of society. I have outlined the
dangers of too heavy reliance on an al-
ready outmoded freeway system.
1953 City Election
The result of aggressive stands on ques-
tions of public safety is a belief by some
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Ichruary 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 15
Detective Division
The Detective Division of the Sacra-
mento Police Department played a ma-
jor role last year in investigating 4,426
major crimes, solving a good percentage
of them and recovering $8 7, 8 7b worth
of stolen property.
The chief of the detective division is
George Lofquist, who took over the divi-
sion three years ago when Joseph E.
Rooney was elevated to the job of assist-
ant chief.
Second in cnmniand in the detecti\ e
bureau is Captain Larry Trimble. John
(lEORHE Lofquist
Gabrielli and John P. Keneally are the
sergeants. Members of the major crime
detail are Detectives A. J. Soulies. James
L. Lyons. Otto Dahl and Donald Fox.
Modest
Lofquist is a modest fellow who would
rather talk about his men than himself.
Although he is proud of all of his men,
during recent months two in particular
have been singled out for particular hon-
ors— Jack Greenlaw, head of the pawn-
shop detail, and Carl Blasofsel, who has
a roving assignment.
A good percentage of the stolen prop-
erty recovered during any given year is
picked up due to the sharp eyes and re-
tentive memory of Greenlaw. He has a
record of being consistently one of the
best crime solvers in the department, par-
ticularly when it comes to burglaries.
He can spot a stolen article in a pawn
shop half a block away, the pawnbrokers
will tell you.
Every year he adds to his own and the
department's reputation by cleaning up
crimes through trailing down leads he
finds in the pawn shops.
Own Boss
Blasofsel is pretty much his own boss
in the matter of picking assignments.
Lofquist has a good reason for wanting
it to work just that «ay, because Carl is
a fellow who has a particular knack for
digging up leads on the tough ones which
look as though they never will be solved.
Recently, for example, the knifing mur-
der of Marcus Ballin in Sacramento's
tough West End was solved, particularly
because Blasofsel kept on digging for
months on end when the case looked
hopeless. Penally he learned the suspect's
first name, then his middle name, and
eventually he identified him. A few
weeks ago a uniformed policeman picked
him up for not having an operator's li-
cense. He was identified through his
fingerprints and, when faced with the
evidence Blasofsel had dug out, he con-
fessed to Lofquist.
During the last year, the detective di-
vision is proud of having cracked one of
the worst burglary rings seen around
Sacramento in a long time; solving with
Captain Tri.mbi.e
a single arrest a series of more than ,^0
apartment house burglaries, and quickh
solving a hardware store breakin and
recovering a small arsenal stolen from
the store. Thirty-eight guns of various
kinds were taken, and 37 were recov-
ered.
Supermarket Holdups
Right now the big problem is a series
of nightime supermarket stickups. Last
year a quick stop was put to a similar
series when three exconvicts were caught
who admitted pulling eight store hold-
ups. Now the stickups have started again
and the division is working out some
special plans which. Lofquist hopes, will
put an end to the new series.
Lofquist has been on the force for 22
years, and has handled all kinds of im-
portant assignments. After a short pe-
riod as a beat patrolman, he was trans-
ferred to the detecti\e bureau. He head-
ed the shoplifting and check details, rlien
moved on to the major crime squad. In
July, 1937 he was given his captain's
bars and he headed a uniformed platoo'i
until he assumed his present post in 1950
when Joseph E. Rooney was elevn*"d
from the position of detective chief to
Assistant Chief of Police.
WATCH WHEELS WOBBLE
The fact that all wheels today are
reoKnable at the hub has not eliminated
the danger of a wobbling wh?el du^ to
looseness in a lug nut, warns the Na-
tional Automobile Club. Be sure that the
nuts are taken up to the last de'?;ree after
a tire change, a thing that is more easily
accomplished if the wrench is used for a
final twist after the jack has been re-
moved.
APACHE TRAIL
Apache Trail, beginning at Apache
Junction, thirty-four miles east of Phoe-
nix in Arizona, and winding through
gorgeous mountain scenery to Globe, is
reported bii' the National Automobile
Club to have been at one time the dark
and bloody stalking ground of the
Apache.
DON'T CROWD
Don't crowd the rear end of a truck
that you are are trying to pass, advises
the National Automobile Club. Stay far
enough behind it to allow >ourself
plenty of room to pull back into line if
the way ahead should be blocked by an
approaching vehicle. And stay far enough
behind to give yourself good visibilit)'.
DON'T RACE WITH LIGHTS
Don't race with the traffic lights, ad-
vises the National Automobile Club. It
is better to lose a few seconds for that
next green light than to refuse to wait
and then lose vour life.
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
February 1953
STREI HEADS STATE POLICE
Vincent J. Strei is the new chief of the
California State Police.
Justin G. Guild, chief of the state di-
vision of buildings and grounds, recently
appointed Strei, a veteran officer, to suc-
ceed Anson H. Crutcher. Crutcher re-
signed in mid December to become field
representative for Paul R. Leake, the
new member of the State Board of
Equalization.
Golden Gate International Exposition
Force on Treasure Island. In 1941 he
was transferred to Sacramento.
He is married and has two daughters.
Mrs. Alice Kinsey of Sacramento and
Patricia Josephine Strei, a student at
Sacramento State College.
In his new job Crutcher, who had
been State Police chief since 1946, will
coordinate the Board of Equalization's
activities in the third district
He is a native of Williams in Colusa
County and served as chief of police
there from 1937 to 1942. He is a grad-
uate of the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion academy in Washington, D. C, and
a past president of the Northern Cali-
fornia Peace Officers Association.
Chief Strei
San Francisco Native
Strei has been on the State Police force
for 15 years, and held the rank of ser- ";'
geant when he was promoted. He ha.
charge of a force of 100 officers who hr.vT
jurisdiction over state properties in S^'- j^
ramento, San Francisco and Los Anglic,;.
Seventy-two of the officers are stationed
in the Capital.
A native of San Francisco, Strei at-
tended schools in Oakland and is a 1924
graduate of St. Mary's College. He u-ri"
a guard on the St. Mary's football '
during the era in which E. P. (Slip) ir-'y.
Madigan turned out nationally famous Anson Crutcher
elevens.
Shooting is his hobby and he has taken During World War II Crutcher was
part in national rifle and pistol competi- a commander in the dangerous cargo sec-
tions. He is a onetime army infantry tion of the coast guard under the captain
captain. of the Port of San Francisco. Last
After operating a hardware store in year he was called back to duty to help
Oakland for several years the new chief set up a training program for coast guard
took a job with the state police on the security officers in the Korean ^Var.
Current!)' he is president of Lambda
Alpha Epsilon, the national law enforce-
ment fraternity.
Captain Michael J. Strazzo of the
Sacramento Police Department, who was
critically ill a year ago, is well along the
road to recovery.
Captain Strazzo
Last Winter a good many friends of
Strazzo, who twice was president of the
International Footprint Association, and
is one of Northern California's most
widely known policemen, thought he
never would wear his uniform again.
Just before Christmas in 1951 he had
a heart attack while playing golf. He
was in the hospital for a month and a
half and even after he was allowed to go
home there was a serious question for
quite a while whether he would be able
to take up his duties again.
But last May, after being on his back
for more than four months, he was able
to return to work part time. Since then
he has gradually gotten his strength back,
and for months now he has been back on
the job full time.
The news of his courageous and suc-
cessful fight against an ailment which
would have mowed down a man with
less strength and fortitude is great stuff
to Mike's numerous friends. He has
been on the force for 22 years.
I'chriiari' 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 17
SACRAMENTO RETIREMENTS
Fritz Kaminsky and Harry Knoll, two
of the most widely known and respected
officers in the Sacramento area, have gone
on the retirement list.
Kaminsky, who held every major job
in the Sacramento Police Department
during a 30-year career, was chief when
he retired last November 1st. Knoll was
undersheriff of Sacramento County when
he took his pension because of ill health
last July 1st.
Gold Badge
A\'hen he left the department Kamin-
sky was presented with a gold badge by
the members of the force, with a City
Council resolution praising him lavishly
for his service to the city, and with a
fishing creel by his friends in the traffic
violations bureau.
The other day he walked into the vio-
lations bureau and showed what he has
been doing with his time — he had the
creel filled with striped bass as a token
of thanks to the members of the di\ ision.
Shorthand Reporter
The ex-chief was a shorthand reporter
and secretary for the Southern Pacific
Compan\- before he joined the police de-
partment in 1922 as secretary to the
chief. Not long afterward he took the
police test and became an officer.
During the following years he became
successively property clerk, traffic chief,
head of the juvenile division, a platoon
captain, chief of detectives and assistant
chief.
In March, 1951 he became chief when
Chief James V. Hicks was recalled to
the air force, in which he holds a colo-
nel's rank. He retired when Hicks re-
turned.
Famous Crimes
During his long career, Kaminsky
worked on most of the famous crimes in
Sacramento, but probably his outstanding
work was done in connection with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. One
of the earliest graduates of the FHl
Academy in Washington, D. C, he
worked closely with the federal authori-
ties for years, during ^Vorld War II was
one of the key men in California in the
federal government's anti subversive
work.
Knoll also is known particularly for
his work with the FBI. He handled all
of the anti subversive work for the sher-
iff's office during the war, and because
of his wide knowledge of the county he
was the ke\' man in handling the evacua-
tion of the Japanese just after the war
started.
County Detective
Knoll has lived in Sacramento since
1906 and before going into law enforce-
ment work was in the cleaning and dye-
ing business. In 1929 he got his first
taste of police work as county detecti\e
under former District Attorney Neil R.
McAllister. Six years later he left to
join the sheriff's department.
Chief Kaminsky
ACT. DON'T TALK
The California Highway Patrol has
asked the public's help in a December
drive to "actually reduce traffic deaths,
not just talk about it."
Patrol ConiHiisioner Clifford E. Peter-
son said he hoped any public indifference
to the traffic toll would be lessened dur-
ing the holiday season.
"People seem to be more responsive to
humanitarian and sentimental appeals
this time of year," he said, "and that's
what we're banking on."
Peterson declared the Patrol would
do its part in the life saving program by
staging traffic checks, handing out safety
literature and stepping up enforcement
activity.
Last December 322 persons died in
traffic acicdents throughout the state.
"Just a single life saved this year will
be worth any extra effort," Peterson said,
adding that the toll could be materially
reduced if every motorist and pedestrian
would accept personal responsibility for
his or her own safety.
In 1943 he was named imdersherift to
replace j. R. Ferguson, who resigned to
become county probation officer. He was
confined to his home for four months
with illness before he decided to retire.
Since then, however, his health has im-
proved considerably and he is telling his
friends he may take a job of some kind
just to keep busy.
Always on Job
Knoll's retirement brought a comment
from Sheriff Don Cox of which any offi-
cer coidd be more than proud. He said
Knoll "gave everything he had to the
job he held" and added :
"It was not uncommon for him to
work 12 to 14 hours a day, seven days
a week. He always was at his desk more
than eight hours a day. In all the time
Knoll served as undersheriff he took only
13 days vacation, although he was enti-
tled to 15 work days a year.
"His de\otion to duty probably led to
the illness which has brought about his
retirement. Had he not felt it necessary
to return to work when he was suffering
from a virus infection he might not have
contacted the more serious illness from
which he has not recovered.
"Knoll's honesty is beyond question
and he commands the utmost respect of
all who know him."
As a positive step for drivers to take,
Peterson suggested that they tighten up
on their driving habits and obey all traffic
laws.
"Year after year," he said, "our rec-
ords show that in more than nine out of
ten cases, Californians are being killed
and injured in traffic because someone
violates a law."
ANTICIPATION AND
SAFE DRIVING
\\'hen driving, anticipate the actions
of the other fellow and you won't so fre-
quently find yourself in these tight spots
that call for catlike reactions to avoid
disaster, advises the National Automobile
Club. Anticipation is half the fun of a
feast. It is also half the battle of safe
driving.
INDIAN BASKETRY
The Apache Indians of New Mexico,
according to the National Automobile
Club, use Cottonwood, sumac, willow,
mulberry, squawberry, and the broad
flexible strips of the yucca plant, in the
making of fine basketry.
Page 18
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
February 1953
Personal Identification In Early America
In the course of the investigation, the
suspect's fingerprints were taken by Faii-
rot, who promptly forwarded the impres-
sions to Scotland Yard to be searched in
the files, since the subject was obviously
of British extraction. In the London
bureau, an identification was made im-
mediately, showing the questioned indi-
\idual to be one Henry Johnson, the
possessor of a lengthy criminal record,
and even then wanted for larceny in
England, where he was known to have
stolen a large sum before fleeing to
America, ^\'hen confronted with proof
of his true identity, Johnson confessed
his current act, and was sentenced to
serve a term of six years.
Outstanding Case
Nor was this the only outstanding case
to be solved by Faurot through finger-
prints, shortly following his introduction
of the method. During the year 1*511, a
local burglary was committed in which
valuable loot was taken. Here, too, a
logical suspect was distrusted in the per-
son of one Henry Crispi, but this decep-
tive trickster furnished an alibi that
seemed unassailable; reputable citizens
testified that Crispi had accompanied him
to a performance at the New York
Hippodrome, and from thence had gone
directly home, where his wife attested to
his having been in bed and asleep when
the burglary was actually committed.
But here again was Faurot destined to
triumph. At the scene of the crime, he
succeeded in developing certain evidential
traces left by the instigator's guilty fin-
gers. These he compared with the prints
of Crispi, and found them to be identical.
^Vhen faced with this mute but con-
founding testimony, Crispi confessed, ex-
plaining how he had crept from the hou"-"
after his family was asleep, committed
the burglary, and returned unobserved.
First Case
This criminal episode has often been
presumptuously cited as "the first finger-
print case in the United States." As a
matter of fact, a much graver ofifense
was the subject of the first legally-
recorded judicial ruling on fingerprint
evidence. However, it is likely that, co-
incidental with the introduction of fin-
gerprinting in America, many cases
which did not progress to the stage of a
trial were solved by the new method.
This would seem inevitable in view of
the numerous offenses and the everpres-
ent possibility of a solution by finger-
prints. Furthermore, it is a well-recog-
nized fact that fingerprints reach the
By B. C. Bridges
This is the sirontl of a series of tirtie/es
prepared for the POLICE AND PEACE OF-
FICERS Journal by Mr. Bridges. He
is one of the icorld's foremost authorities
on fingerprints and police science. He is
now teaching at the College of
San Francisco.
B. C. Bridges
courtroom on relatively few occasions, as
compared with their innumerable in-
volvements in criminal procedure. 1 he
chief reason for this is that instead of re-
quiring other factual data for substantia-
tion, it is the fingerprint that renders all
form of evidence conclusive.
This circumstance is al.so readily rec-
o':;nized by the offender, who, when
faced with such overwhelming proof of
his guilt, usually voices full admission of
responsibility, and pleads for lenience,
rather than face the prospect of a more
drastic disposition through trial by court
or jury. Such developments, though
probably not uncommon even in the early
■ annals of American fingerprint identifi-
cation, would hardly have gained wide-
snread recognition in every instance.
1 bus, it would be difficult to state au-
thoritatively just which was the "first
fingerprint case."
Chicago Homicide
However, the first decision from the
American bench, as cited above, was that
of a homicide in Chicago, also during the
year 1911, in which a negro, one Thomas
Jennings, was convicted, largely on fin-
gerprint testimony, of killing a white
man with an axe during the perpetration
of a burglary. His conviction and the
admissibility of fingerprint evidence, was
upheld in the Supreme Court of Illinois;
this judicial ruling is generally accepted
as the first of its kind to be handed down
in the United States.
Further proof of increasing conversion
to the better system came when Major
R. W. McCloughry also visited England
to learn more about the Galton-Henry
method. He, too, upon his return, spon-
sored the use of fingerprinting in the in-
stitution of which he was then superin-
tendent, the Federal Prison at Fort
Leavenworth. Fhis event was one of
Luiusual circumstance, since it will be
remembered that Major McCloughry is
accredited with having introduced the
Bertillon system in the United States in
1887, while he was warden of the Illi-
nois State Penitentiary. Major Mc-
Cloughry's early awakening to finger-
print importance is more precisely indi-
cated by a letter to the Attorney Gen-
eral, dated September 4, 1904, making
formal request for authority to finger-
print prisoners under his charge. Official
permission was granted in an answering
communication bearing the date Novem-
ber 2, 1904.
Fingerprints March Forward
In both the civil and criminal identi-
fication fields, fingerprints were march-
ing forward with mighty strides. In
1905, the Commissioner of Indian Af-
fairs of the Department of the Interior
adopted the practice of requiring a
thumbprint to be furnished by each In-
dian signator, in the preparation of writ-
ten agreements. The custom became a
mandatory stipulation with an authorita-
tive circular, issued by the Interior De-
partment in 1908, requiring that such
thumbprints be added to all official pa-
pers signed by Indians.
The adoption of fingerprinting in
1905 by the United States Army not
only marked an epic history in the
science, but also immediately supplied a
long felt need in that important branch
of government einploy. After extensive
investigation, a board of inquiry, ap-
pointed by the Adjutant-General, and
composed of high ranking officers, re-
ported favorably on the method, stress-
ing its effectiveness and infallibility, and
pointing out that fingerprinting would
remove many of the army's past and cur-
rent identification difficulties. In ever\
(Couliiiucii on page 30)
l\l>,
1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 19
THE WHIP
FINE FOOD AND COCKTAILS
418 EYE STREET — In the Dania Hall
Phone 2-9457 • Orders to Take Out
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
TIOGA CAFE
AMERICAN AND CHINESE DISHES
QUALITY BEERS • SOFT DRINKS
Phone 3404
1012 "H" STREET
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
ASBILL'S APPLIANCES
T.V. • RADIOS • REFRIGERATORS
AND FREEZERS
WASHERS • IRONERS • APPLIANCES
Phone 3-1813
I4TH AND D STREETS
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-72S7
PUTNAM SAND AND GRAVEL CO.
CONCRETE MIX
Plaster Sand • Roofing Gravel • Screenings
Cement • Concrete ' Sand • Dirt
P. O. Box 486
200 SANTA ROSA
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
Clint Thompson — Harold Wayland--Bud Cremp
Modesto Livestock Commission Co.
AUCTION EVERY MONDAY
Cattle • Horses • Hogs • Sheep
One Mile South of Modesto on Old Highway 99
BOX 3235. ROUTE 4
Phone 1860
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
WHITE'S TRANSPORTATION
LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TRUCKING
Route 2. Box 36
MANTECA CALIFORNIA
E. D. BLAKELY AND SON
Distributors for
HANCOCK OIL PRODUCTS AND
QUAKER STATE LUBRICANTS
Phone 2-1016
WATERFORD ROAD — P. O. Box 1306
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-6996W
THEIS AND WHITE
FAIRBANKS MORSE • POMONA PUMPS
ON LOS BANCS HIGHWAY
MERCED CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER TRAFFIC TOLL
W'itli .^72 deaths recorded ami reports
still coming in, October now stands as
I''52's worst month for traffic fatalities,
the California Highwa\' Patrol said
totla\.
October's toll was 4b more than the
previous high set in September when 326
persons met death on the streets and high-
ways.
A breakdown of the October figures
shows that 76 of the victims were pedes-
trians and that rural deaths outnumbered
urban deaths by more than 2 to 1. Of
the 372 persons killed, 257 died in acci-
dents occurring in unincorporated areas
and the remaining 115 lost their lives
within city limits.
October's toll pushed this year's traffic
deaths to 2,885, about 3 per cent more
than last year at this time. In actual fig-
ures, 89 more persons have died this year
and 2b of them — almost one-third — met
death in October.
City figures on traffic injuries are in-
complete, but a check of rural reports
shows that more than 4000 injuries last
month hiked 1952's record to 39,892,
almost a 10 per cent increase over the
first ten months of 1951.
For the past 10 years, October, No-
vember and December have been the
\ear's worst months, with traffic deaths
in December dipping below 300 on onh'
one occasion.
TRAFFIC CHECKS
Patrol Commissioner Clifford T. Pe-
terson credited traffic checks over the
1951 Christmas holiday with substan-
tially reducing the rural highway death
rate from the year before.
"Even so," he said, "8 persons were
killed and 231 were injured in a 30
hour period. That's too many."
Violations frequently turning up in
traffic checks are drunk dri\ ing, operat-
ing an unsafe vehicle with burned-out
lights, faulty brakes or other mechanical
defects and driving with an invalid or
no operator's license.
Peterson said he realized most drivers
are law abiding and many of them
probabh' resent being halted.
"Frankly, I don't blame >ou," he
told them. "But by pulling that driuik
driver or that car with bad brakes off
the road, we might be preventing a fatal
accident in which you were destined to
be an innocent victim."
Almost 170,000 vehicles were halted
in traffic checks o\er the Christmas and
New Year's holiday- last year with more
than 3500 citations and nearly 6500
written warnings issued.
ACME GLASS COMPANY
JOSEPH A. MENGELT, Prop.
MODESTO
710 "G" STREET
Phone 3226
CALIFORNIA
BENSON AND ZIMMERMAN
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
Phone 2600
IITH AND "H" STREETS
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL DOLLAR STORE
Where Your Dollar Buys More
1024 TENTH STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
DANNY'S
FINE FOOD • COCKTAILS
MODESTO
Phone 5610
415 "H" STREET
CALIFORNIA
THE COBBLE'S MOTEL
MR. AND MRS. M. FELLONNEAU. Owners
P. O. Box 1162 — Phone 3204
SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 99
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
JOHN N. ROCHA
Livestock Transportation Night and Day
Route No. 6, Box 1062 — Phone 5434
On Highway 99 1 Mile
On Highway 99 One and a Half Miles North of
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
ARCH CLUB
826 NINTH STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
New Canton Grill - Chop Suey
Excellent Chinese and American Dishes
We Put Up Orders to Take Out
lOOS TENTH STREET — Phone 5582
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
NEW DEAL MARKET
We Sell for Less at All Times
402 FOURTEENTH STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
GRAYSTONE TILE PLANT
PETER JANDPAUL. Prop.
Manufacturers of Hi-Test Building Blocks
RIVER ROAD. WEST OF HIGHWAY 99
Phone 3108-W
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
J. S. WEST AND CO.
A HOME INSTITUTION
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
MANTECA VARIETY STORE
GEO. LAURITSON, Prop.
MANTECA CALIFORNIA
O. C. COTTRELL
FEED AND EGGS
MANTECA CALIFORNIA
BROWN'S FRIGID FREEZE
Let Us Help You with Your Meat Problems
Complete Cutting: and Curing Service
WEST YOSEMITE— Phone 97
MANTECA CALIFORNIA
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February 1 953
PECKS BAIT AND SPORT SHOP
ROY PECK, Prop.
725 7TH STREET — Phone 2-4207
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
M. FURTADO, Prop.
FLOR DE MEXICO CAFE
MEXICAN DINNERS • BEER AND WINE
Phone 3-3873
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
HOTEL UNION
7021/2 SEVENTH STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
Hemler's California Poultry Marke*
502 H STREET
Pan Ready Fryers • Cut Pieces
Choice Turkeys and Rabbits
Phone 3-38 J 6
JEP'S STEAK HOUSE
Choice Steak Dinners from Stall-Fed Beef
Southern Fried Chicken and Merchants Lunch
Air Conditioned
601 "H" STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
P and G HOME APPLIANCES
Washers • Ironers • Home Freezers
Dutch Oven Gas Ranges
We Repair All Makes of Washers
508 "H" STREET— Phone 1703-W
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA MEAT MARKET
916 "H" STREET
Phone 819
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
J. F. DICKINSON COMPANY
RADIO • RECORDS • HOME APPLIANCES
Your Westinghouse Dealer
716 TENTH STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
GARY'S BICYCLE SHOP
Small Appliances for the Home
Also Complete Bicycle Repairing
MODESTO
705 EYE STREET
CALIFORNIA
WALTER'S VARIETY
ED WALTER. Owner
MODESTO
Sc, 10c, 25c AND UP
60S "H" STREET
CALIFORNIA
MODESTO AUTO PARTS
MODESTO
1024 G STREET
Phone 3-3281
CALIFORNIA
Simvoulakis, Bettencourt & Koutros
PAYROLL CHECKS CASHED
FINE LIQUORS, WINES AND BEER
804 NINTH STREET
MODESTO
CALIFORNIA
EL CAPITAL
913 "J" STREET
Phone 5659
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
FARMER'S INN
W. M. CAPEN, Prop.
Phone 5617
716 NINTH STREET
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
(Continued from page 18)
prior instance, when the country's forces
had engaged in conflict, many of the
ine\itable casualties were unidentifiable.
Furthermore, it had frequently happened
that the identity of survivors was often
difficult to establish, thus hampering the
government's efforts to recompense its
deserving veterans.
Cost Excessive
For many years before fingerprinting
was available, it had been necessary to
send representatives about the country
seeking conclusive evidence to prove the
identity of former soldiers claiming pen-
sion or other indemnities. 1 he cost of
this program was excessive, often amount-
ing to many thousands of dollars in a
single instance. All such perplexity was
of course eliminated by fingerprints, their
economic superiority being well proven
subsequently by the fact that over three
and one-half million First AVorld War
veterans applying for compension were
identified by fingerprints at an average
cost of less than one cent each.
It is certain that hearty appreciation
followed the replacement of a s^'Stem
that had long been expensive, inadequate,
and definitely unsatisfactory, for finger-
printing soon became a boon in the pre-
vention of fraudulent enlistment, the ap-
prehension of deserters, and the detection
of false claims, as well as the insurance
and protection of both identity and prop-
erty for all the many persons in military
service. With the eventuality of illness,
accident, or death, the fingerprinting rec-
ord stood as an incontestable voucher for
the security of the subject and the wel-
fare of his dependents.
Navy Follows
Following the Army's example, the
executives of the United States Navy
officially installed fingerprinting January
1, 1907, the program eventually includ-
ing registration both of enlisted men and
officers. And here again is recognized
the influence of John Kenneth Ferrier,
since one of his students, Mrs. Mary
Holland, who studied identification prac-
tices also in Europe, is credited with hav-
ing instructed United States naval lead-
ers in fingerprinting technique. Mrs.
Holland pioneered extensively as an in-
structor, and brought the principles of
fingerprint procedure to a great many
enforcement bodies, earning the distinc-
tive title of "the first American finger-
print teacher."
As with every prior general adapta-
tion, fingerprinting at once ended many
of the navy's troubling identification
problems with a prompt completion. No
SING LEE LAUNDRY
716 SEVENTH STREET
Phone 2074
MODESTO CALIFORNIA
BERVERDOR, INC.
48 WEST ELEVENTH STREET
TRACY CALIFORNIA
THE STAG
A. COSTA and I. J. MARANISE, Props.
Cocktails and Mixed Drinks ■ Choice Wines
Beer • Liquors • Where Oldtimers Meet
IS WEST SIXTH STREET
TRACY CALIFORNIA
F. W. TRETZEL
PLUMBING • PUMP AND WINDMILL WORK
P. O. Box 43 — Phone 30
1155 SECOND STREET
LIVERMORE CALIFORNIA
SHORTY'S TIRE EXCHANGE
Recapping and Dayton Thorobred Tires
1154 WEST SECOND STREET
Phone 110
LIVERMORE CALIFORNIA
THE HUB
JOSEPH E. DUARTE, Owner
BAR AND CAFE
WINE • UQUOR • BEER
1050 FIRST STREET
LIVERMORE CALIFORNIA
BAILOR
TRACY
EBELL
B & E CLUB
728 CENTRAL
CALIFORNIA
PASTIME POOL HALL
LAURENT ETCHEMENDY
LIQUORS AND MIXED DRINKS
1 CENTRAL AVENUE — Phone 636
TRACY CALIFORNIA
ARTHUR ABRAM
Tailored Seat Covers, Auto Tops and Upholstery
Truck and Tractor Cushions
19 WEST SEVENTH STREET
TRACY CALIFORNIA
UNION OIL STATION
OLIMPIO BORGES
Oil - Tires - Batteries - Accessories - Lubrication
Phone 1587W Grant Line
TRACY CALIFORNIA
OLD MISSION BAKERY
BETTER BAKING
50 W. lOTH
Telephone 707
TRACY
CALIFORNIA
TRACY INN
COCKTAIL LOUNGE • COFFEE SHOP
26 WEST ELEVENTH STREET
TRACY CALIFORNIA
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Page 21
The First National Bank
of Monterey
A Bank of Service and Stability
Member F.D.I. C. and
Federal Reserve System
439 Alvadado Street
Monterey California
Phone 709
TONY'S
A Good Place to Eat
ON THE HIGHWAY
Tracy California
SHOP AT THE
D A Y LI T E
MARKET
Finest Meats
Quality Groceries
Fresh Vegetables
Tracy
California
CREAMERY
Wholesale and Retail
42 West Tenth Street
Tracy California
longer was it possible for fugitives from
justice and other undesirables to seek ref-
uge in government service under aliases.
Nor coulil imposters lay claim to un-
earned compensation, and bona fide pen-
sioners' entitlements were promptly and
conveniently established. Another com-
mon form of deception was eliminated,
that in which unscrupulous applicants
would frequently enlist at a recruiting
station, accept the government monies
advanced for subsistence and transporta-
tion to the chosen place of service at some
distant point, and then fail to report
there for duty. Furthermore, lost or de-
stroyed discharge papers and other per-
sonal government documents were read-
il\' replaced with minimum inconvenience
to all concerned. And as with the army,
when battle or calamity took lethal toll,
an honorable interment could be ac-
corded the fallen, some of whom would
otherwise have occupied nameless graves.
Pathetic Episodes
An example of the many pathetic epi-
sodes which followed the First ^\'orld
^Var was one in which a deluded mother,
whose son had perished in France, was
victimized by an imposter, belie\ed to be
her lost boy. This essayed deception re-
sulted in the noteworthy Frazer-Lopez
case at Minneapolis, where fingerprints
eventually identified the pretender as not
Arthur Frazer, but one Arthur Lopez,
thus sparing a bereaved parent from fur-
ther delusion by a designing stranger.
While de Forest, McCloughry, Fer-
rier. Faurot, and their Eastern contem-
poraries were pioneering in that section
of America, the Pacific coast was also
keeping pace. In the state prison at San
Quentin, California, the identification
superintendent, Frank H. De Pue, had
started taking fingerprints of the prison-
ers, and, in 1904, that institution boasted
a promising file of records. DePue's
energy and progressive spirit are indi-
cated by the fact that his familiarity with
the science was largely self-acquired.
Enthusiasm Shared
The enthusiasm which De Pue mani-
fested was heartily shared by a number
of his associates, one of whom was Harry
E. Caldwell, appointed to the police force
in Oakland, California, in 1903. Cald-
well had studied the subject of identifi-
cation before joining the department. At
that time the Oakland police had an
identification bureau, of sorts, and were
using a photographic system patterned
after earlier British methods, with some
anthropometric measurements included.
Caldwell's interest and prior research in
the field of fingerprinting, and ballistics
also, led to his being placed in charge of
(Continufd un page 51)
MAIDEN LANE JEWELERS
silverware
expert watch and jewelry repairing
Diamonds • Watches • Jewelry
47 MAIDEN lane
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
The Ship Ahoy Sea Food Restaurant
ON THE BEACH
AT ENTRANCE TO WHARF
SANTA CRUZ
CALIFORNIA
PETER PAN LODGE
FOR DISCRIMINATING PEOPLE
AMERICAN PLAN ONLY
Phone 7-3112
CARMEL HIGHLANDS
CARMEL CALIFORNIA
Res. Phone 7-6103
BROOKS
Phone 7-39S3
WM . <
PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR
Weddings • Commercial • Publicity
Advertising
MONTE VERDE AND EIGHTH
P. O. Box 1095
CARMEL CALIFORNIA
WHITNEY'S RESTAURANT
IN THE HEART OF CARMEL
SINCE 1926
Phone 8-9954
CARMEL
CALIFORNIA
Antonelli Bros. Begonia Gardens
Nursery Located Three Miles East of
Santa Cruz on Capitola Road,
One Block East of Live Oak School
Telephone 5243
2545 CAPITOLA ROAD
SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA
Phone 4-6381— Teletype W.T. 91
i A. L. RUSO, INC.
Erozeu Emits and
Vegetables
Plant 241 Walker Street
P. O. BOX 109
Watsonville California
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JAPANESE
TEA GARDEN
In the Heart of
Golden Gate Park
Near De Young Museum
and Bandstand
UNUSUAL & DISTINCTIVE
GIFTS & SOUVENIRS
FROM THE ORIENT
Delicious Tea and Cookies
Served
Open Daily: 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
"A PURPLE HEART"
or
"A WHITE CROSS"
The Decision Rests with You
Call
The Irwin
Memorial
Blood Bank
JOrdan 7-6400
Or Call
The Red Cross
PRospect 6-1500
(Continued from page 3)
doctrine is cleverly fashioned, lo the
weak it promises strength; to the hungry
it promises food ; to the sick it promises
medicine. It is Tovvnsend i'lan, Pyra-
mid Club, and perverted Platonism, com-
bined with just enough intellectual half
truths to make it palatable to all classes.
Disguised Vision
Our greatest error in the past was the
underestimating of this threat. We
thought a little good natured Fourth of
July oratory at the right time would dis-
pel the menace and bring the faithless
back into the fold, tears in their eyes,
and the Pledge of Allegiance on their
lips. We were surprised when it did not
work that way. ^Ve were amazed to find
adherents to this alien philosophy en-
camped in our churches, our schools, and
in our government. We were shocked
into a re-discovery that Democracy re-
quires more than garrulity; it requires a
constant practice of its tenets as a way
of life.
Communism came to these shores dis-
guised as a vision of hope and pleasure.
To the everlasting credit of a few Amer-
icans, the age-old enemy in new disguise
was recognized in time. They ripped
away the sequined veils for us and we
saw communism for the ancient and dis-
eased harlot it is.
Third Dimension
I do not despair or fear for an Amer-
ica alert to the dangers of these first two
threats. We have always known how to
meet armed aggression and we have
learned to meet ideological aggression.
As we approach the eve of a national
election, whatever our political align-
ment, we are pleased to note the major
political parties differ only on the details
of meeting these threats, and are in full
agreement they must be met.
The third dimension of the attack on
America comes wholly from within. So
uninformed are we with its true nature
that to give the elemental facts known
to every practicing policeman, is to brand
the speaker as an alarmist. So compla-
cent are we that to speak of it in the
same breath with a fifth column and
war, is to court ridicule. And so warped
are some of our early virtues that to ac-
tively combat it at every level, is to incur
the displeasure of those who regard it as
a right and the wrath of those who know
it as a livelihood.
Organized Crime
Organized crime, gentlemen, unlike
the other facets of the attack on our
country, has not been recognized for the
potent threat it is. Like earlier civiliza-
tions, we build our walls high without
attending to the moral timbers which
SKIL
CORPORATION
FORMERLY
Skilsaw, Inc.
285 SO. VAN NESS AVE.
San Francisco, Calif.
ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC
SKIL TOOLS
Since 1858
SUTRO & CO.
407 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
Fihriiiirv 1953
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LO CICERO
of California
989 MARKET STREET
San Francisco
California
COMPLIMENTS
of a
FRIEND
J. & L.
FOODS - LIQUORS
8 A. M. - 9 P. M.
900 Cabrillo Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
MARIE'S
Smart Ready-to-Wear
at popular prices
967-969 Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
sustain the structure. We arm against
barbarians without and seek their agents
within, but calmly ignore the fact that
self - destruction - barbarianism within —
can accomplish our downfall more quick-
ly than an enemy.
To understand organized crime, it is
necessary to know something of the
growth of crime in America. Until the
earl\- 1'520's, lawlessness in America was
seldom conducted as a business operation.
A few criminals banded together for self
protection and profit, but theirs was
usually a temporary association — a hit-
-or-miss animal, with no purpose except
that of the moment, and with little or-
ganization and planning.
Social Friction
In those days, crime in the United
States was not regarded as a major prob-
lem. Experts viewed it, and with some
justification, as part of the social friction
generated during the nation's growth.
They reasoned that crime would dimin-
ish as America settled down and pros-
pered.
As so often happens with experts, they
were wrong. They forgot to allow for
the fact that the American criminal,
however warped his nature, possesses the
peculiar American genius for organizing.
It was probably inevitable in a country
where business became huge, complex,
and spectacularly successful, that illegal
business would develop along the same
pattern. During the twenties, crime ex-
perienced a genuine revolution. Taking
a leaf from the book of honest merchan-
dising, the criminal element decided to
organize and adapt to environment in
order to profit from the expanding mar-
ket. They learned the value of business
fronts and legitimate appearances. T hey
learned the value of quiet suits, mani-
cured fingernails, and soft voices. 1 hey
learned the value of public relations.
Robbery, burglary, mayhem, and murder
could be conducted quietly and efficient-
ly, but always as a last resort when
threat and chicanery failed. They cre-
ated a hierarchy with investors, boards
of directors, supervisors, and laborers.
And finalh'. gentlemen, they created an
invisible government within a govern-
ment, with its own laws, courts, and
executioners.
Unholy Wedge
It takes only a single fantastic fact to
round out this picture. Paying an an-
nual tax of billions of dollars to this
invisible government and faced on every
hand with indisputable proof of its real-
ity from victims, courts, and the police,
— the .American public refuses to believe
^ in its existence.
MIKE'S RICHFIELD SERVICE
Walnut 1-9651
1999 PINE street
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MACARTHUR HOTEL
140 MASON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ROWLANDS CHEVRON SERVICE
HAIGHT & BAKER STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FAY'S CLUB
"The Place Where Friends Meet"
503 HAYES STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Ovokuiovsky General Market
1000 DE HARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
RELIABLE GLASS COMPANY
2015 - 16TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
J. A. HERZOG, INC.
Sivi Francisco's Oldest
Poiiliac Dealer
PONTIAC 6-8
Sales and Service
For Thirt\'-two Years
BEST DEAL IN TOWN
Seventeenth and Valencia Streets
San Francisco, California
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YOU'LL FEEL LIKE NEW
HAL'S BARBER SHOP
208 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE SAPPHIRE
Cocktails • Luncheons
2888 SAN BRUNO AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ISLAIS CREEK TERMINAL CORP.
465 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
AMERICAN CAN COMPANY
111 SUTTER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Colyear-Motor Sales Company
2S DIVISION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS
of a
FRIEND
BAXTER TRADING COMPANY
416 JACKSON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BERT BADER ELECTRIC
MOTOR REBUILDING
10 HERON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
When I speak of organized crime, I
do not refer to the pennyante hoodlum,
the half tramp, half thief, the alley pros-
titute, or any of the several million cheap
criminals who are a nuisance and hazard
on our streets. When I speak of organ-
ized crime I speak of a tightly knit, disci-
plined, arrogant, and worldly wise group
who make crime pay, and pay ivell. I
speak of an enterprise which has driven
an unholy wedge into our ideals, dividing
personal interest and morality into sepa-
rate spheres: from which division flows
a stream of gold into the coffers of the
underworld. I speak of an immensely
wealthy cartel which controls mayors,
state legislators, judges; a cartel for
whose control of vital voting blocks has
brought candidates for high and revered
offices, importuning and humble to its
door.
Not Guesswork
Let me make it abundantly clear, gen-
tlemen. This is not guesswork. This is
not theory formulated for some dubious
advantage by a Police Chief from a far
western state ; views which may, at best,
reflect only provincial problems. Perhaps
a few quotations will dispel such doubts.
First, a Democrat, the Honorable
Estes Kefauver, whose investigation, al-
though it merely scratched the hard ve-
neer of organized depravity, planted at
least a seed of doubt in the minds of
some thinking Americans. The Senator
had this to say :
"A nation-wide crime syndicate does
exist in the United States of America
despite the protestations of a strangely
assorted company of criminals, self-
ser\ing politicians, plain blind fools,
and others who may be honestly mis-
guided that there is no such combine."
Next, a Republican, and respected ex-
president of this nation, the Honorable
Herbert Hoover, had this to say:
"The greatest danger (today) is
not by invasion of foreign armies. Our
dangers are that we may commit sui-
cide from within by compliance with
evil or by public tolerance of scanda-
lous behavior. These evils have de-
feated many nations many times in
history."
Volume of Crime
I do not believe it is necessary to am-
plify these statements with those of
prominent jurists, clergymen, educators,
respected industrialists, and respected la-
bor heads. Leaders from every segment
of our society have voiced similar warn-
ings.
My purpose here today is not to repeat
that warning. The cry "wolf" has al-
ready been given. Lest that cry be ig-
nored, I propose to identify the "wolf,"
CAMPAIGNS, INC.
CLEM WHITAKER and LEONE BAXTER
1605-6-7 DE YOUNG BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
S. & C. Construction Company
1141 CAYUGA AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
FARMERS RICE GROWERS
Cooperative
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
INEZ GARRETT
TEACHER OF MUSIC
General Theory • Harmony
Band Instruments • Piano
EVergreen 6-2649
550 - 36TH AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
VOGUE REWEAVING STUDIO
Burns - Tears - Moth Holes - Stains - Cuts
in Garments, Rugs and Upholstered Furniture
REWOVEN BY HAND
1143 TARAVAL STREET
Near 22nd Avenue
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ZENTER & LEVY COMPANY
200 WASHINGTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
VALVOLINE OIL COMPANY
1300 - 17TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FREDERICKS PAINT SHOP
425 DE HARO STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
February 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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WILDE AVENUE GROCERY
201 WILDE AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
O. L KING & CO.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS & OILS
LAUNDRY DETERGENTS
436 CLEMENTINA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
S K BARBER SHOP
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
HAIR CUTTING
"You're Next" for the Best
Haircut & Shave
6314 GEARY BOULEVARD
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BEARINGS
ALLAN P. JAMES COMPANY, Inc.
430 NINTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE TUX CLUB
1204 MARKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
The West's Largest Ford Dealer
S & C MOTORS
Home of the "Miracle Deal"
2001 MARKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
"BRANDS YOU KNOW"
WESTERN EMPIRE DIRECT
ADVERTISING CO.
612 HOWARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FRANCIS WOOD COMPANY
1026 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BLDG.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
chart the direction in which it is moving,
measure its distance from your door, and
describe the methods of its attack.
A good beginning is to measure the
volume of crime in America. There are
three and one half million known crimi-
nals residing in our midst, a group about
equal in size to our entire armed forces.
This group injures us at the rate of one
major crime every 18 seconds, a million
and one half major crimes annually. A
murder is committed ever> 45 minutes
— during the last twenty-four hours, 7
persons died violently in this manner. It
is estimated 150,000 murderers are at
large on our streets and another 200,000
persons now living will murder 300,000
persons before they die.
Two Billion Dollars
Ignoring for a moment the suffering
representeti by these figures, let us assess
the damages in dollars and cents. A con-
servative figure on the cost of each major
crime, taking into account injuries, prop-
erty loss, arrest costs, court costs, and in
event of conviction, prison costs, would
be in the nature of a thousand dollars.
Thus the immediate and direct cost of
major crime would be between one and
two billion dollars.
The indirect cost of crime is somewhat
higher. If you take a garment to the
cleaner, purchase a fryer for dinner, or
seek entertainment in the evening, a size-
able part of the payment goes as tax to
organized crime. Part of your rising
insurance rates have been influenced by
crime. The smallest part of this cost,
and the only part which the public ap-
pears to recognize and regret, is the cost
of maintaining law enforcement services.
1 his ludicrous attitude is similar to com-
plaining about the cost of water used to
keep a conflagration from destroying
your home.
Twenty Billion
In addition to the direct and indirect
cost of major crime, our economy is af-
fected by dollars siphoned out of creative
economy and into gambling. Aproxi-
mately twenty billion dollars change
hands annually in this manner. Is this
important to the business man ? Are his
profits influenced by the fact that a sig-
nificant portion of the nation's wealth —
twenty billion unproductive dollars — cir-
culates outside the sphere of legitimate
business activity? To answer this, I
want to introduce a slogan adopted by
the businessmen of Los Angeles. " The
htiek that goes to the bookie does not go
into business.'" The consumer dollar lost
on the horses, at the crap table, into the
slot machine, or in the poker parlor, does
not purchase food, clothing, housing, or,
to bring it close to home, the product of
WALTER K. EBNER
AUTO PARTS
2865 SAN BRUNO AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Open Evenings Til 10 P.M.
for Your Convenience
YOUNG BROS. TELEVISION
STORES
WE SELL - SERVICE - SATISFY
2301 MISSION STREET
Cor. 19th and Mission
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Free Fast Delivery
A Personal Service
LOMBARD LIQUOR STORE
Ice Cubes with Orders
1418 LOMBARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
RAY AND JOE'S SERVICE
SE. 1-9936
31ST & IRVING
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
S. & M. AUTO REPAIR
2340 LOMBARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL FRANCIS
346 SUTTER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phone JU. 4-5400
ERKSON'S CHEVRON SERVICE
CHERVON GAS STATION
GEORGE ERKSON
4801 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
986 HOWARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
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SANG WO & COMPANY
867 GRANT AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE GATES
ALWAYS A FRIENDLY WELCOME
1116 FILLMORE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FLORENCE ART COMPANY
1612 HARRISON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HIGH GRADE FRENCH LAUNDRY
1558 BUSH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SANFORD CLEANERS
Wholesale Cleaning and Dyeing
270-274 VALENCIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HAAS WOOD & IVORY WORKS
64 CLEMENTINA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MONA'S CANDLELIGHT
473 BROADWAY
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GEORGE BO WONG
Enchanted Jewels
803 JACKSON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WING DUCK CO.
928 GRANT AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
LEO'S LIQUOR STORE
HENRY WEHRENBERG
670 CHENERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
CLAYT0M GROCERY
1501 WALLER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Hill-Top Barber & BeaiDl-y Shop
159-161 HILL TOP ROAD
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
News Years Greetings to All
Police and Peace Officers
CHINESE METHODIST CHURCH
920 WASHINGTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HENRY SEWING SHOP
1038 POWELL STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
"the automatic vending machine. Your
industry's share of that unproductive
twenty billion — that parasitic twenty bil-
lion— that lost twenty billion, might
well mean profit or bankruptcy in lean
years ahead.
These billions have not only made or-
ganized crime wealthy and powerful, but
open the way to expansion of the under-
world empire through legitimate and
quasi legitimate investments. The iden-
tity of the organizations which make up
this empire are known.
Mafia
The most ominous of all criminal car-
tels is a group known as the Mafia.
While some may doubt that the Mafia
that had its roots in Sicily is the same or-
ganization that exists in America today,
no authority will question the existence
of a Mafia type organization of tremen-
dous proportions, and the end result is
the same. The Mafia is marked by an
ancient code that binds all of its mem-
bers to the following tenets:
( 1 ) Reciprocal aid in case of any
need whatsoever.
(2) Absolute obedience to the
Chief.
(3) An offense received by one of
the members must be considered an
offense to the entire organization, and
must be avenged at any cost.
(4) Never recur to the state's au-
thorities for justice.
(5) Never reveal the names of
members of the organization.
Only the Dead
The early password of the Mafia be-
speaks its character: E riiortc solo non
rcturncro; e dcmenticnto rcturncro,"
which means "only the dead do not re-
turn; he who has forgotten will return."
The purpose of the password is to fully
impress upon the members of the Mafia
that the penalty for the failure to remain
sil"nt is death.
It is difficult to believe the Mafia ex-
ists. Even to a policeman who knows its
members, traces of its activities, and in-
vestigates its murders, there is something
unreal about an ancient code of "silence
or death" existing in the twentieth cen-
tury. \et it does exist, and its inner
crcle of members do control organized
crime in America !
The interests of the Mafia are varied.
It is active in gambling and wire serv-
ices, narcotics, counterfeiting, white slav-
ery, and slot machine rackets. Its semi-
legitimate interests include produce dis-
tribution, the olive oil industry, the to-
mato paste industry, breweries, distillers,
night clubs, hotels, and again closer to
home, vending machine supply and serv-
ice. This is only a partial list. In one
HOTEL ARLIN
2186 UNION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GENE K. WALKER PRODUCTIONS
465 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE LETTER SHOP
214 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SPICE ISLANDS COMPANY
610 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BREMOND SERVICE STATION
GEARY & STEINER STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Sutter Furniture Mfg. Company
53 WALLER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Randolph R. Clement Agency
DIRECT MAIL PLANNED, PRODUCED
MAILING LISTS
16 FIRST STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
VICTOR E. ROTH & ASSOCIATES
24 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MARGARET'S MARKET
485 - 30TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS of POULTRY DEPARTMENT
NEW MISSION MARKET
2584 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
"TRY US AND COMPARE"
ZEPHYR CLEANERS & DYERS
Plant Operated on Premises
Expert Alteration and Repairing
4001 BALBOA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ZAM ZAM COCKTAIL LOUNGE
1633 HAIGHT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BRANSTETTER AND ZAFFKE
701 PORTOLA DRIVE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Robertson Trucking & Grading Co.
63-71 MORRIS STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FchriKiry 1953
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COMPLIMENTS OF
L. H. WILLIAMS Gen. Contractor
298 NINTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
ROSE BOWL LIQUORS
3045 ARMY STREET
Corner Alabama
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WALLACE-ZORN PHOTOS
389 VALENCIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SEabright 1-1160
SARATOGA BEAUTY SALON
Permanent Waving, Hair Cutting Tinting
3800 NORIEGA STREET
Entrance on 45th Ave.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
CUMMINS' GROCERY
1240 REVERE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phone JU. 6-1309
CASTELLI WINES & LIQUORS
MARIO CASTELLI
974 GENEVA AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
RAY DUCA Liquors
WINES • BEER • LIQUORS • MIXES
FREE DELIVERY
JUniper 7-6572
4712 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MARTEX FRENCH LAUNDRY
CURTAINS • RUGS • BLANKETS
Tel. DEIaware 3-9498 Henry J. Arribere & Sons
1163 GENEVA AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DUTCH BOY PAINT STORE
NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY
Phone HEmlock 1-8929
1295 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
GEORGE'S FOUNTAIN
503 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL EMPRESS
WORKING MAN'S HOTEL
144 EDDY STREET
Between Mason and Taylor
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WILBER HOTEL
328 FOURTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DR. C. M. CHOW
824 STOCKTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
"GET YOUR KICKS" AT THE
HOUSE OF NIX
1135 OCEAN AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
city, it may control laundry service, in
another transportation, in another union
acti\itics, and in still another onh' the
political offices necessary to allow open
\ ice activities. In \ iew of the growing
narcotic menace, it is interesting to know
the Mafia plays an important part in the
illegal narcotic trade.
Legitimate Enterprise
In recent \ears, organized crime,
through this organization has moved in-
creasingly into the field of legitimate
business enterprise. The coin machine
industry is one of their targets. They
plan to take over supply and service, dis-
tribution, and ultimately, manufactur-
ing. They plan this because the coin
machine industry is considered ideal for
their needs. They have available intimi-
dation and strong arm experts so success-
ful in persuading small proprietors of the
advantages of one machine over another.
Existing punch board, horse race infor-
mation, and bookie chains can be counted
upon to supply new customers and con-
trol old ones.
You have informed me of your inter-
est in preventing such an eventuality.
On this score, let us be frank. A legiti-
mate operator, limited to operation with-
in the law, alone cannot compete with
the criminal. If his machines are
wrecked, his only recourse is civil suit or
criminal complaint. Both are lengthy
processes dependent upon proof, which
may be an illusive thing if the city is
inefficiently policed. If employees are
strong armed, he can only hire and train
new employees — if he can find men will-
ing to face injury or death for a modest
salary. If his own life, or the life of his
loved ones, is threatened, he can complain
to the police — and trust those lives to a
guard who may prove incompetent. And,
finally if the businessman elects to fight
fire with fire, employ weapons, thugs,
intimidation — he will find himself in a
strange field, unacquainted with the
tricks of the new trade, and he himself
may be the one whom the law punishes
while the criminal is left free to take
over the business without resistance.
Leading Citizens
Professional considerations do not al-
low me TO list all the Mafia and under-
world leaders. In many cases Mafia lead-
ers and their associates assume the role
of leading citizens, contributors to
worthy charities, and solid men of afifairs.
Their real identity would come as a
crude shock to many of the civic leaders
of the communities in which they reside.
I he Mafia is nationwide in its scope,
and its tentacles reach into cities and
towns throughout the length and breadth
of America.
GARNERO'S GROCERTERIA
FINEST OF GROCERIES
"At the Right Prices"
FREE DELIVERY
544 EXCELSIOR AVE.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL TIMES
480 GEARY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ROYAL FURNITURE COMPANY
king of values
1032 McAllister street
san francisco california
BRIZARD & YOUNG
72 TEHAMA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DIESEL SERVICE COMPANY
234 SEVENTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
LAUNDRY SERVICE ALTERATIONS
SWIFT CLEANERS
For Quality and Service
Prompt Pickup and Delivery
3826 NORIEGA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MOLONYS PHARMACY
16TH and GUERRERO STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
A. W. MAKEPEACE
991 TENNESSEE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
BLUE BIRD CAFE
3149 22ND STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HARRY'S SERVICE
3198 MISSION ST. at VALENCIA
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Grand Opportunity
If you are retired — about to retire — or
young couple starling for yourself, we
have the ideal setup for you. Mariposa
Theatre for sale; cash or small down pay-
ment and pay as you earn. Doing splendid
business, new projection and sound equip-
ment. Ideal location as to weather; in the
midst of fine fishing and hunting terri-
tory. In the wide open spaces away from
the hustle and bustle of the big city. We
invite your careful inspection of the prop-
erty and the town. For further informa-
tion, write:
W. G. Allen
P. O. Box 47
Riverdale, California
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Fcliruary 1 953
THE SUGAR BOWL
3703 20TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
PAT & MAME'S BEAUTY SALON
3006 ARMY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
AVENUE AUTO PARTS
2410 SAN BRUNO AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YOUNG'S LAUNDRY & CLEANERS
193 VALENCIA STREET
Near Duboce Ave.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ANSGAR LUTHERAN CHURCH
152 CHURCH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HOTEL BRISTOL
56 MASON STREET
Weekly and Permanent Rates
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
SUE TALLMAN EMBROIDERY
COMPANY
2250 PALOU AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
LUCAS GROCERY
2929 24TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
SVANE AND COMPANY - Draying
195 DE HARO STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
LIQUORS — BEER— WINES — FRESH MEAT
GROCERIES— FRUITS — VEGETABLES
LEAVENWORTH MARKET
1762 LEAVENWORTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YEN YEN CAFE
CHINESE & AMERICAN DISHES
716 KEARNY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
MISS MILLICENT WILLIAMS
INTERIOR DECORATOR
1840 GREEN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
THE MUSIC BOX
1618 SECOND STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
\Vith the exception of the Grand
Council, the Mafia is in the nature of a
loose federation. Common interest has
long since placed a ban on gangland war-
fare and the federation, based on unwrit-
ten agreements, grows stronger each
year. Warfare has been replaced with
execution under the unwritten laws of
this invisible government.
Two Murders
May I cite to you two timely in-
stances of this cooperation which oc-
curred on the Pacific Coast. During th?
investigation of two murders in the City
of Los Angeles, we obtained information
which had caused us to conclude that
these murders were Mafia executions.
We believe that the decree of death was
handed down by a Mafia court that con-
vened in the Midwest. The Mafia court
is unique in that the defendant does not
appear before the court and is not rep-
resented by counsel. There is no pro-
vision for bail, writs of habeas corpus, or
appeal. After the court rendered its de-
cision in this particular case, a member
of the Mafia was summoned from the
Pacific Coast to another \Vestern city
where he received instructions to put
into effect the order of the court. His
task was to arrange the details of the
execution. Upon his return to our area,
he consulted with the local head of the
Mafia, and shortly thereafter, in a bi-
zarre but perfectly planned and executed
plot, two men met their death in expia-
tion for the crime of having violated the
code of the Mafia. As the investigation
progressed, it was definitely established
that the widow of one of the deceased
was withholding information from the
police and misrepresenting facts within
her knowledge. When confronted with
this accusation, she in effect invoked the
age old tenet of the Mafia code that its
members never seek or accept the aid of
lawfully constituted authorities even
though they themselves may be the vic-
time of a crime.
Narcotic Peddler
A second case which remains unsolved
involves a narcotic peddler who was ar-
rested while transporting narcotics and
who consented to appear as a witness in
a federal court and testify against his
superiors. Before the trial court could
convene, this narcotic peddler was found
stretched out in death in another city
and the bullet hole in his head bore mute
evidence that the code of the Mafia had
once more been invoked.
Daily Growth
The menace of crime is found not so
much in the fact it exists, as in the fact
it daily grows in size and power. Crime
statistics, although they reflect continued
VOGUE CLEANERS. INC.
77 MILLER AVENUE
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
WEST END VILLA
1 1 G STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Telephone BErkeley 7-4145
Berkeley Industrial Supply, Inc.
MACHINE SHOP TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
1003 PARDEE STREET
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
FRUIT MACHINERY COMPANY
F. & P. PEACHING PITTING MACHINES
FOOT OF HEINZ AVENUE
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
THE WALLPAPER BOOK
"FASHIONS FOR YOUR HOME"
By Mona E. Lester Dougherty
1559 Solano Avenue Ph. LAndscape 6-4637
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
REYNOLD A. MARIN
AShberry 3-6171 — BErkeley 7-7187W
A. J. MARIN & SONS
CEMENT CONTRACTORS
STONE WORK
Office and Residence
1040 MURRAY STREET
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
CAUDLE UNION SERVICE
DWIGHT WAY AND FULTON STREET
Telephone BErkeley 7-8874
UNIVERSITY AND OXFORD STREET
Telephone BErkeley 7-9124
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
LA. 4-5242
CORNETTI & SON
Vacuum Clean Chimney and Repair
PATIOS - BARBECUES
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
2413 CALIFORNIA STREET
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
Phone OLympic 21719
Dr. Joel E. Lewis, M.D.
and
Dr. Robt. L. Taylor, M.D.
1746 ALCATRAZ AVENUE
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
JOHN S. SLOAN
INSURANCE
1535 SOLANO AVENUE
Telephones;
Office — LAndscape 5-4740
Residence — LAndscape 6-2650
COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE
BERKELEY
CALIFORNIA
Fch
tOriKiry
1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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RITEWAY CLEANERS & DYERS
ABE FISHER
Cleaning — Dyein? — Pressing — We Call & Deliver
Alterations & Repairs-^Rug & Carpet Cleaning
Ph. BErkeley 7-9298 2442 Dwight Way
BERKELE-l' CALIFORNIA
Phone: TH. 3-5723
TUNNEL CLEANERS
TAILORING— KNIT BLOCKING
3022 ASHBY AVE.
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
LAndscape 4-4080
VILA MOTEL
NEW — MODERN — CONVENIENT
1155 SAN PABLO AVE. — On U. S. Hwy. 40
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
TRADEWAY ■ Things for the Home
Telephones BEacon 2-2263
and LAndscape 5-2379
1230 SAN PABLO AVENUE
EL CERRITO
CALIFORNIA
Phone OLympic 3-3457
JENOLITE DISTRfBUTING CO.
Your Rust Problems Solved
with "JENOLITE"
1526 PARK AVENUE
EMERYVILLE CALIFORNIA
OAK
CLUBROOM
EMERYVILLE
CALIFORNIA
and alarming increases in certain cate-
gories of major crime, do not give an ac-
curate reading tor two reasons:
L Crime statistics are based on of-
tenses known to the police. This
knowledge embraces those crimes
which are either observed by the po-
lice or reported to the police. Many
times, through carelessness in minor
cases, or fear of reprisals in major
cases, crimes are not reported.
2. The movement of organized
crime into quasi legitimate opera-
tions has created a vast twilight zone
of criminality which never leaves an
imprint upon a police blotter.
Blackmail
One of the most lucrative sources of
income to the lesser minions of the un-
derworld is the crime of blackmail.
1 hese criminals have become e.xpert in
creating an aura of fear in the minds of
persons who have exhibited human fraili-
ties and who pay continuous tribute to
prevent exposure. Even though the po-
lice may be aware of these situations, the
victim of the crime will rarely reveal his
predicament. Comparative criminal sta-
tistics for the nation as a whole are based
on the reports contributed to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation by the local law
enforcement agencies. Inaccuracies in
such reporting destroy the validity of
these statistics as is evidenced by the fact
that one of the large cities in the nation
does not contribute to this pool of crime
data as their reports are considered in-
accurate, and are not acceptable to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Furthermore, the entire gamut of
criminal justice affords innumerable op-
portunities for the guilty to escape pun-
ishment. Individual criminal records re-
flect relatively short terms for those
convicted of serious crimes. As our peni-
tentiaries become overcrowded, there is
compelling necessity for the premature
release of inmates in order to accommo-
date constant influx. All of this, of
course, is discouraging to the conscien-
tious police officer as he represents you
in the war against the criminal element.
It is extremely frustrating to professional
law enforcement, after a diligent investi-
gation and prosecution, to witness the
criminal either escape punishment or ob-
tain early release because of connections.
Twentj' Percent Increase
In a recent study in the trends of
three selected crimes — robbery, burglar) ,
and auto theft — and using the data re-
ported to the FBI by 10 of the largest
cities in America, we determined that
since 1940 these cities experienced a
"CHICKEN EVERY SUNDAY"
Good Food the Rest of the Week
THE EMERYVILLE CAFE
BETTY and BOB
Piedmont 5-9334 4061 San Pablo Ave.
EMERYVILLE CALIFORNIA
LAndscape 5-3383
"Buy with Confidence"
CARMEL LIQUOR STORE
QUALITY WINES AND LIQUORS
GUS LAKIS, Owner
1401 SOLANO AVE., Corner of Carmel
ALBANY CALIFORNIA
Bus. I-And. 5-2021 Res. LAnd. 5-3252
FERRY BATTERY CO.
BATTERY MANUFACTURERS
736 SAN PABLO AVE.
ALBAN-i- CALIFORNIA
LAndscape 4-1814
THE SCRIBNER REALTY
Real Estate
1205 SOLANO AVE.
ALBANY
CALIFORNIA
LEE THRAPP
SAN LEANDRO UPHOLSTERY
SWeetwDod 8-6332
271 DAVIL STREET
SAN LEANDRO CALIFORNIA
RANDY'S FROZEN MEATS
BEEF, PORK AND VEAL
Phone LO. 8-7990
1855 WASHINGTON AVENUE
SAN LEANDRO CALIFORNIA
Branch Offices: Los Angeles.
Salt Lake City, Portland
INSURED TRANSPORTERS, INC.
R. S. Koenig
INTERSTATE TRUCK CARRIERS
LOckhaven 8-8422
251 PARK STREET
SAN LEANDRO CALIFORNIA
Phone LAndscape 6-2535
DR. VICTOR STALLONE. Jr.. M.D.
1393 SOLANO AVENUE
ALBANY CALIFORNIA
OLympic 2-9700
FRIGIDAIRE SALES
CORPORATION
APPLIANCES • COMMERCIAL
AIR-CONDITIONING
1250 Fifty-Third Street
OAKLAND 8, CALIFORNIA
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February 1953
CORMIER'S FOUNTAIN
3719 MacARTHUR BLVD.
KE. 2-9816
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
CASTELLO GROCERY
CHOICE WINES AND BEER
GROCERIES — FRUITS — VEGETABLES
4738 West Street
OAKLAND
Piedmont 5-2233
CALIFORNIA
Chinese Dishes Our Specialty KElIog 4-2063
AL'S CHOP SUEY
CHINESE AND AMERICAN DISHES
Phone Orders Filled
3731 E. 14th St., opp. New Fruitvale Theater
OAKLAND CALIFOFRNIA
Phone KElIo? 2-8024 Nick Christo
New and Used Oak Barrels, Corks, Crocks
J. J. Liquor Store and Cider Shop
THE DEPOT OF ALL WINES
1204 FRUITVALE AVE.
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
ANDY'S LIQUOR STORE
1300 EAST 14TH STREET
KE. 2-9776
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
iiay Borgerson
SUPERIOR WELDING WORKS
Repair — Fabricating — Pipe Welding
I'ortable Equipment
C905 San Leandro Blvd. LOckhaven 8-4108
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Ites. LA. 3-9735 Bus. HU. 3-5070
ART DUFFIN'S FURNITURE SHOP
REFINISHING AND ANTIQUE RESTORING
4211 PIEDMONT AVE.
OAKLAND CALIOFRNIA
Enterprise Plating & Enameling Co.
PLATING OF ALL KINDS
780 W. GRAND AVENUE
Phone GLencourt 1-6606
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Pitta and Araujo
I'LL MEET YOU AT THE
KALICO KAT
MIXED DRINKS— FINE FOODS
8701 E. 14th Street Phone TRinidad 2-9750
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
CITY FRENCH LAUNDRY
Specializing Curtains — Lacecloths — Blankets
Drapes — Bath Mats — Chenille Spreads
2801 Liniden Street
OAKLAND
Phone GL. 1-8583
CALIFORNIA
KEIlog 2-7836
H. C. James
James Clock Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturers of
"JAMES REMIND-O-CLOCK"
5307 E. 14TH STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
J & J Body and Paint Shop
Gas Tanks and Radiators Repaired
Wrecks Rebuilt — Free Estimate
i team cleaning, washing & polishinig under seal
I,0. 8-0285 — Bob's Auto Laundry — 7613 E. 14th
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
BERNI-LEE FOUNTAIN
7427 MacARTHUR BLVD.
LO. 8-5976
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
HIgate 4-1344
HARRY KAHAN
MFG. JEWELER
PLATINUM WORK - DIAMOND SETTING
477 - 15th Street. Room 306, Kahn's Lane
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
20% increase in these three felony of-
fenses.
Today, crime is on the march in Amer-
ica, and the tide nuist be stemmed if we
are to survive as a free people. As this
point, I would like to pause and pay per-
sonal tribute to a resident of Chicago,
Mr. Virgil W. Peterson, Operating Di-
rector of the Chicago Crime Commis-
sion. In his recently published book,
"Barbarians in Our Midst," he spells
out an erudite recitation of the alliance
of politics, crime, and vice, and I com-
mend it to you.
Solutions
This is probably a good point to begin
a discussion of solutions. In seeking solu-
tions. In seeking answers, there is always
a temptation to discuss public morality.
Full and abiding adherence by responsi-
ble citizens to accepted principles of mor-
ality, as laid down in the scriptures,
would vanquish the problem overnight.
Such a return to our early strengths and
virtues would be the happiest and quick-
est solution. However, it is a fact, we
have become a confused nation, and the
path back is as difficult as the course
ahead. Many confuse morality with le-
gality, ^lany have accepted double
standards, adjustable to private and busi-
ness life. Many view morality as a philo-
sophical enigma and pride themselves as
being "practical" men, convinced that
"good" and "gold" and "God" are
spelled in the same manner.
Another temptation also occurs. It is
the temptation to find a scapegoat — a po-
litical party preferably — upon which to
blame the whole problem. To most of
us here, this temptation is nearly over-
powering. However, despite our inclina-
tions, we must be practical by realizing
solutions are not found in scapegoats.
1 he "mess," as it has been described, is
not confined to one political philosophy,
any one place, or any one level of gov-
ernment.
Professional Level
It has been repeatedly stated that law
enforcement is primarily a local respon-
sibility. It has been pointed out that
even though criminals may be organized
on a nationwide basis, the majority of
their criminal acts involve violation of
local laws. Therefore, it is the local po-
lice that must be depended upon to com-
bat the criminal activities of crime syn-
dicates. As we accept this premise, it
must be concluded that between the law-
abiding elements of society and the crim-
inals that prey upon them stands a thin
blue line of defense — your police officer.
It is upon this group that we must de-
pend to defeat the invasion from within.
If the battle is to be won, it is impera-
tive that local police agencies operate on
DR. ROBERT F. THAYER
EXODONTIA AND ORAL SURGERY
Telephone HIgate 4416
301 California Building - 1736 Franklin Street
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Strablewood Quality B. E. Bryan
Strable Hardwood Company
Hardwood Lumber - Hardwood Flooring - Panels
Wallboards - Upson Products
First & Clay Sts.— Phone TEmplebar 5584
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Piedmont 5-1077
Don Marshall, Prop.
Marshall Bag & Barrel Co.
BARRELS, DRUMS, BURLAP, COTTON BAGS.
PAPER BAGS
NEW - USED -RECONDITIONED
3454 HAVEN STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
DAVID N. ALEXANDER
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Telephone KEIlog 3-6767
3124 E. 14TH STREET
Room 212, Professional Bldg.
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Piedmont 5-1497
WILLIAM H. STREHLE CO.
Automotive Painting and
Lettering Service
to the Discriminate at
494 THIRTY-SIXTH STREET
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
THE OLD CANTEEN
BEER — WINE — SOFT DRINKS
SANDWICHES
1891 SOUTH HIGHWAY 99
TULARE CALIFORNIA
111 CLUB
MANUEL COTTA. Owner
We Serve the Best in Food and Mixed Drinks
111 WEST INYO STREET
TULARE CALIFORNIA
L. S. DOLLAR STORE
JULIUS SALZER, Prop.
Clothing and Shoes for All the Family
109 EAST TULARE STREET
TULARE CALIFORNIA
Monarch Feed & Supply Co.
Hay - Grain - Seeds - Eggs
Poultry and Stock Feeds
HANFORD — 403 E. SIXTH STREET— Phone 680
TULARE — 95 W. INYO STREET — Phone 6-6780
Phone 6-2640
HI -DE -HO CLUB
SAM and JOSIE
COCKTAILS - GOOD FOOD - DANCING
131 EAST TULARE STREET
TULARE CALIFORNIA
I- (/>riitiry 19.^3
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MEI LING CAFE
ALWAYS A FRIENDLY WELCOME
Hours: 11 A.M. to Midnight
189 L STREET
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
Phone 686
Tatum's Frosty Food Lockers
AND FROZEN FOOD CENTER
118 NORTH J STREET
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
PELOIAN RANCHES
p. O. BOX 728
DINUBA
CALIFORNIA
Phone 6-5325
BILLY'S CLUB
E AND PROSPERITY STREETS
TULARE CALIFORNIA
Shop Phone 6-6279
SOUZA'S GARAGE
AUTO AND TRUCK REPAIRING
GAS OR DIESEL
I AND INYO STREETS
TULARE CALIFORNIA
Phone 987
DIXIE DRIVE -INN
We Think It's Dinuba's Finest
Across From the Firehouse
Featuring Borden's Ice Cream
Hours 7 A.M. til Midnight
493 East Tulare Street
DINUBA, CALIFORNIA
M A R C E I L ' S
H. G. Bill Brelin, Prop.
AMERICAN DISHES
STEAKS - CHOPS
Cocktails - Mixed Drinks
337 West Tulare Street
DINUBA, CALIFORNIA
a truly professional level. By the wonl
professional, I mean honest, ethical, coni-
[letent police service, conipleteh free of
political manipulation ami control. We
ha\e enjo\e(l the type of culture in the
Cit\ of Los Angeles for the past several
years that has enabled us to act as a lab-
oratory in testing the formula. Our offi-
cers perform their daily tasks without
regard to classes of persons, secure in the
realization that the only demand upon
them is the proper performance of their
duty. The business leaders of our com-
munity have long since realized counte-
nanced vice is not necessarily an integral
part of a large American city. As I re-
marked earlier, they realize "the buck
that goes to the bookie," or any other
criminal activity, does not go to business.
Thus, we have their full support in the
suppression of gambling, prostitution,
and the other facets of organized crime.
White Spot
The result has been nothing less than
spectacular. Today, Los Angeles is re-
ferred to by authorities as the nation's
"white spot " in the black picture of na-
tionally organized crime. Let me cite
some statistics which may indicate what
professional law enforcement can accom-
plish. ^Vhile the 10 major cities report-
ing to the FBI were experiencing a 20 '^r
increase in robberies, burglaries, and
auto thefts since 1940, these crimes have
actually decreased 2'~f in the City of Los
Angeles during that same period, and
this decrease has been achieved in spite
of the phenomenal growth in population
with all of the social dislocations that are
attendant thereto. Since 1945, a period
in which the police there consolidated
professional gains, these selected crime
totals in Los Angeles decreased 37%
while the ten major cities experienced a
9 per cent increase. Finally, taking into
account increases in population, these
crimes per 100,000 residents in Los An-
geles have been reduced since 1945 by
the astonishing total of 46 per cent.
Intelligence Division
Moreover, the twilight zone of quasi
legitimate crime is not tolerated in Los
Angeles. Recently, a Pacific Coast rep-
resentative of a national vending ma-
chine company — who is here today — was
contacted by Mafia representatives from
the Ohio Valley. These criminals had
organized a California corporation and
established an office in a city to the south
of us. This Pacific Coast representative
was instructed to meet these men at a
certain time, in a certain room, of a cer-
tain hotel. When he demurred on the
basis he was accustomed to doing busi-
ness in his office, he was told in no un-
certain terms to carry out his instruc-
tions, and that it was their intention to
LEE'S MARKET
GROCERIES — MEATS — VEGETABLES
SOFT DRINKS — NOTIONS
400 WEST TULARE STREET
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
HUTCHINSON'S DRIVE-INN
Where All Your Friends Meet
TRAY SERVICE - RAIN OR SHINE
Hours 8:00 A.M. 'Til 1:00 A.M.
DINUBA
208 SOUTH J STREET
CALIFORNIA
CRAIG'S ICE CREAM
E. L. CRAIG
Arden Farmer's Market
FAIR OAKS & FULTON
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BOB'S GARDEN SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
ROBERT E. HAYES
Phone IV. 7-2322
4400 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TH YS CO.
FOUNDRY & MACHINE SHOP
ELECTRIC STEEL CASTINGS
HOP PICKING MACHINES
Phone HI. 6-3048
6900 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TACO HOUSE
MEXICAN AND AMERICAN FOODS
Specializing in
TACOS • ENCHILADAS • TAMALES
Orders to Take Out
HI. 5-9830
Va Mile So. Frxiitridge Shopping Center
6000 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
Town and Country Realty Co.
INSURANCE • F.H.A. LOANS
Business Opportunities
Phone IV. 9-3637
J. E. TELESCO — Res. Phone GI. 2-S727
3231 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Ford Tractor
Dearborn Farm Equipment
DOME TRACTOR COMPANY
AND USED FARM MACHINERY
REPAIR PARTS AND SERVICE
TRACTORS AND FARM IMPLEMENTS
6200 Folsom Blvd. — Phone: Hlllcrest 6-8922
Ford Dealer — O. E. Saugstad, 308 Vernon St..
Roseville. Calif. Phone 203 or 513
Ford Tractors & Used Farm Machinery — Wood-
land Tractor Co., West Main, Woodland, Calif.
Phone: 2-5669
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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Clinton N. Collingwood
Contractor
Land Leveling • Bulldozing
Road Construction
Excavation
IV. 9-8812
2320 CORTEZ LANE
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Silent Salesmen of
"Sunshine Biscuits"
Product of
Loose Wiles Biscuit Co.
Sacramento "Niks"
Distributors
Candy and Cigaret Distributors
Cracker and Biscuit
Vending Machines
2621 TIOGA WAY
Sacramento, California
purchase cigarette \'ending machines.
Shortly thereafter, the appointment was
cancelled without explanation. When he
called these facts to my attention, I was
able to give him a complete explanation
as to the reason for the cancellation of
the appointment. The answer lay in the
operation of our Intelligence Division,
which is charged with the single respon-
sibility of combatting organized crime.
Jack Lait, in referring to our Intelli-
gence Division in his newspaper column,
stated: "I have found only one local set-
up that recognizes the peril of this situa-
tion. In Los Angeles is the sole police
agency designed to combat the Mafia
and its collateral mobster combinations.
It has a full blown intelligence squad
which has concentrated on this field for
years, and has compiled a file second
only to the FBI." Through expert oper-
ation, members of our Intelligence Divi-
sion uncovered the entire plot on the part
of these hoodlums to invade the auto-
matic vending machine industry in our
area. Subsequent action on the part of
our officers discouraged these predatory
migrants from pursuing their original
objectives.
Achilles Heel
I bring these facts to you, not to seek
praise for our department, but to show
that the crime picture need not be dis-
couraging. The gangland menace has an
"Achilles Heel" and every discerning bus-
inessman and policeman is aware of it.
Organized crime cannot operate In the
face of determined and honest local law
enforcement.
If organized crime continues to oper-
ate in your city, it does so because some-
one locally profits from its existence.
This is not to indict the administration
of the city or the police department. It
is a fact that the average policeman and
police administrator is honest, alert, and
devoted to your welfare. He cannot be
blamed if he is forced to operate under
archaic regulations, political pressure,
and public apathy. The very fact that
competent and honest policemen remain
on the job in the face of those obstacles
is prima facie proof of their deep loyalty
to you, a loyalty that could be shaped by
you into a potent weapon against these
enemies within.
However, from a quarter century of
police service under administrations cor-
rupt and honest, weak and strong, fool-
ish and wise, I say to you — if organized
crime exists in your city, somewhere a
weakling, a fool, and a despicable traitor
is betraying you as surely as if he were
selling the key to our armed defenses.
Landson Electric Co.
Electrical Contractor
We Specialize in
COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL WIRING
1920 T STREET
Phone HI. 7-3419
Sacramento, California
PAT'S VARIETY STORE
A Fnll Line to Serve You
A Beautiful Line of Ceramics
5663 STOCKTON BLVD.
•
Pat's Togs for Children
W^here Mothers Like to Shop
Phone HI. 5-6932
5669 STOCKTON BLVD.
Sacramento, California
Bob Bell Allen Bell Larry Bell
CAPITAL CITY
LAWN AND GARDEN
EQUIPMENT
Sales and Service
All Makes Power and Hand
Mowers Sharpened and Repaired
Free Pickup and Delivery
HU 4-5549
1101 T Street
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
BOB'S SHELL SERVICE
GAS - OIL - LUBRICATION
Phone Gilbert 2-8734
Fifth and P Streets
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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SACRAMENTO
READY MIX CO.
Louis Jansen, Owner
READY iMIX CONCRETE
SATURDAY DELIVERIES
Phone HU. 6-2835
14TH AVE. & POWER INN RD.
Sacramento, California
BELL & BELL CO.
Sales and Service
Power and Hand Mowers
Garden Tractors
Garden, Cemetery and
Golf Course Supplies
Featuring SCOTT ATWATER—
America's Most Complete Fleet
of Swift Outboards
r>l40 FAIR OAKS BLVD., Carmichael
IVanhoe 9-0771
925
30TH STREET, Sacramento
Gilbert 3-3312
SULLIVAN'S
RED BARN
CUSTOM FURNITURE
Maple — Cherry — Pine
Our desire is to reproduce in your
home the atmosphere of informal and
friendly living of our forefathers . . .
Gifts for All Occasions
JOAN and FRED SULLIVAN
Phone IV. 9-9763
3409 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
L. D. READER CO.
Installation of
ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS,
FLOOR COVERINGS AND
HARDWOOD
Noise Takes a Holiday Through
Our Treatments
Phone HI. 7-3505
3026 V St., Sacramento, Calif.
Political Control
The first step then, in the battle
against organized crime, is the freeing of
the police from political control. Fol-
lowing this, the next moves are logical
ami need little amplification to business-
men who deal ever\' day with problems
of administration, personnel, budgeting,
planning, and other organizational fun-
damentals. High-standard recruiting
must be adopted. Rotten wood or dead
wood must be eliminated. High qualit\
training must be instituted. Adequate
salaries must be initiated to attract and
hold the qualit\- of men needed.
\Vhy are internal police affairs of con-
cern to businessmen? There are three
ver\' good reasons:
1. I invite this interest because you
hope to remain in business and escape
control by criminal combines. Law
enforcement is a "thin blue line"
which stands between you and the or-
ganized forces of crime. Therefore,
your interest in this bulwark cannot
be an abstract interest — it is an ex-
treinely practical matter afifecting you
and your family's personal future,
and, as patriots, the future of your
nation.
2. I invite your interest in police
affairs because organization and ad-
ministration is "right down your al-
ley. " If you operate at a profit, you
are demonstrating practical knowl-
edge of organizational techniques.
The same techniques apply to a police
department. If the businessmen of a
community cannot see and correct the
faults in the local police structure,
then no one can — the cause is lost.
3. I invite your interest in local
law enforcement because your busi-
ness will prosper if it is effective, or
it will suffer if enforcement remains
weak. Whether you like it or not you
have a sizeable financial investment in
the political and social health of your
community. It is nothing more than
sound fiscal policy to look to affairs
affecting the soundness of that invest-
ment.
Second Step
The second step in the battle against
organized crime will take a little more
doing. As you have seen, the criminal
combines operate on a national scale.
Local police agencies can be effective
against them, but only upon the expendi-
ture of great effort and sums of money.
To protect Los Angeles from this
menace, the Los Angeles Police Depart-
ment has found it necessary to know
more about mobsters in other cities of
the nation than you know about your
own business associates. We maintain
Leo's Texaco Service
Lubrication • Accessories
Tires • Batteries
W'e Give S&H Green Statnps
Phone HI. 5-9576
SACRAMENTO BLVD. &
FRUITRIDGE RD.
Sacramento, California
Your Inspection Is Invited
The Beauty Rest Motel
Perry T. Hamilton
Air Conditioned • Heated
On Highways 99 & 50
5969 STOCKTON BLVD.
Within Cit)' Limits
Phone HI. 5-0674
Sacramento, California
Phone IV. 9-2113
Grady's Bottle Shop
Glassware • Shaker Sets
Domestic and Imported Snacks
Hors d'Oeuvres
1995 FULTON AVENUE
In the
Arden Arcade District
Sacramento, California
REGAL
Petroleum Corporation
Eldon Blankenship, Manager
Featuring
PREMIUM CLUB CARDS
Savings from Ic to 8c per gal.
Payroll Check Cashing
Tel. Hlllcrest 6-0768
2800 BROADWAY
Sacramento, California
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February 1 953
NICK ZUPAN Phone GI. 2-3466
ZUPAN SHEET METAL
Gutters — Valleys — Sinks — Hoods
Steam Tables — Furnaces — Coolers- — Fans
2110 FIFTH STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS
OF
W. F. KIMBALL. D.D.S.
2431 N STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WESTERN MOTORS
QUALITY USED CARS
FRED SCHULTZE
Phone HI. 6-6835
2423 29th STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
24 HOUR SERVICE
HI. 6-6403
Sacramento Radio Dispatch
Service
2 WAY MOBILE RADIO
2518 T STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HI. 5-6763
ANDY'S CLEANERS
Our Motto
TO SATISFY
2726 X STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GAVEL AND FLANDERS
CONSTRUCTION CO.
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
COMMERCIAL— RESIDENTIAL
Office Gilbert 2-7764
229 W STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HOLLAND FURNACE COMPANY
"World's Largest Installers of Home Heating
and Air Conditioning Systems"
L. H. JOHNSON, Branch Manager
217 "O" STREET
Phone HU. 4-6522
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone GI. 2-9430
DOSSMAN BROS.
BODY & FENDER— AUTO REPAIRS
TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE
415 O STREET (Rear)
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
liaison with indi\iduals and police offi-
cers in every major city in the country
and thus have built up files that threaten
to e.xpand us out of our own offices.
Not Local Responsibility
/ contend this natiomviJc study of
criminal syndicates is not justifiahly a
local responsibility , but belon^^s on the
federal level. I am certain the founders
of our nation did not foresee a day wheii
citizens, criminal and lawful alike, could
span the continent in a few hours and
travel from city to city in a few minutes.
A major factor in the spread of crime is
the fact there is in e.\istence no federal
agency supplying intelligence on syndi-
cated crime to local law enforcement
agencies. Congressional crime commit-
tees, however useful they may be ot Con-
gress, do not fill the need of the local
police. The need today is a permanent
agency of the federal government dedi-
cated to the continuous study of syndi-
cated crime in America, and charged
with the responsibility of supplying to
local law enforcement information con-
cerning the identity of members of crimi-
nal organizations and their methods of
operation. Otherwise, local law enforce-
ment is not equipped with the necessary
information to protect your communit\'.
Previous Recommendation
This recommendation on our part is
not new. A similar recommendation was
made to the Kefauver Committee on
November 16, 1950 when, accompanied
bv the head of our Intelligence Division,
Captain Hamilton, I appeared before the
committee in executive session. In his
report to the press following this session.
Senator Kefauver stated : "The Chief
and Captain Hamilton stressed the neces-
sity of authorizing some federal agency
or creating some federal agency for the
purpose of disseminating information
about organized criminals and crime to
the local enforcement officers."
For the past two years, the American
Bar Association has conducted an exten-
sive study of syndicated crime in Amer-
ica through its Commission on Organ-
ized Crime. Sometime ago, this Com-
mission requested recommendations from
Mayor Bowron of Los Angeles. In his
reply. Mayor Bowron reiterated the
recommendation that we had previoush'
made to the Kefauver Committee. The
American Bar Association's Commission
on Organized Crime is submitting a re-
port to its national convention in San
Francisco, California, this week. In line
with Mayor Bowron 's recommendation,
that report states as follows: "Nowhere
is the need for federal action to assist
local law enforcement stressed more ur-
gently than in the field of collecting.
JIM HARVEY - Plumbing
HEATING— REMODELING
"Correct with Copper"
24-HOUR SERVICE
Phone HI. 6-8516
2618 U STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Superior Pickle Works
"Old Homestead" BRAND
PICKLES, HORSERADISH, PEPPERS
Phone GI. 2-5292
315 T STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Industrial Wiring - House Wiring
Electrical Repairs - Commercial Wiring
JOHN H. DECKER
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Phone GI. 2-3526
912 T STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
DELIVERY SERVICE
LESLIE OSWALD
EXPERT AUTO RADIATOR REPAIRING
GAS TANK REPAIRING
Phone 4-2929
1208 T STREET (Rear)
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Gardner Convalescent Home
Phone HI. 7-0625
2618 X STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ED GLACKEN & SON
PONTIAC SPECIALIST
General Automotive Repair
Brake — Carburetor — Starter
Generator Service
Motor Tune-up
Phone GI. 3-3534
Rear 1322 O STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Twenty-Fourth & N Street Market
MEATS — GROCERIES — VEGETABLES
WE DELIVER
Phone GI. 3-9534
2331 N STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
EVERYBODY'S MARKET
GROCERIES — FROZEN FOODS
DAIRY PRODUCE
BEER AND WINE
Phone GI. 2-9825
1801 O STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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COMPLIMENTS OF
JOHN I. HAAS INC.
2700 PILSEN LANE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
T. W. SMITH & SONS
LUMBER AND LOG HAULING
Phone IV. 9-1032
6045 LANDIS AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
TED'S MARKET
6439 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone HI. 6-2776
BARGAIN BILL'S
Furniture Warehouse
RUGS, LINOLEUMS,
APPLIANCES, ETC.
6620 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
S.ACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
P. J. PISCIOTTA
MASONRY CONTRACTOR
BRICK & STONE WORK
BARBECUE PITS
831 SAN RAMON WAY
Phone IVanhoe 9-4307
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
QUALITY SERVICE
Capital Weather Strip Company
MERVIN J. SIMMONS
ROCKWOOL INSULATION
INTERLOCKING WEATHERSTRIP
VENETIAN BLINDS
IVanhoe 9-0900
2442 MEADOWBROOK ROAD
SACR.AMENTO CALIFORNIA
Hadler Construction Company
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS
E. H. HADLER. Mgr.
Residential & Commercial
Remodeling & General Construction
Office: 56 Poplar Blvd.. Sacramento
Mailing: Route 2, Box 2250, Rio Linda
HU. 6-2308 — If no answer IV. 9-7813
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HARR AND HARR
WHOLESALE POULTRY
F.4IR OAKS
Phones: IV. 7-2462; IV. 7-0417
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
coordinatiiifj, and (lisseminatiiifr intornia-
tion about ()r)jaiiize<i crime."
Third Step
1 he third step toward controlling syn-
dicated crime demands a critical evalua-
tion of our system of laws. The voice of
the criminal, the communist, and the
self-appointed tiefender of civil liberties
constantly cries out for more and more
restriction upon police authority. At the
present time, I am the defendant in a
civil action designed to test my legal
authority to use the dictograph in obtain-
ing evidence in criminal cases, despite
the fact that there is not one shred of
evidence that this authority has been
abused, and despite the fact that,
through the use of the dictograph, many
\icious criminals have been brought to
the bar of justice that otherwise would
have escaped detection. It is a fact that
much of the nefarious business of the
underworld is transacted through the
medium of the \ast intracontinental sys-
tem of telephonic communication. Nev-
ertheless, the police are generally pre-
cluded from "listening in" under pain
of criminal prosecution. The Magna
Carta was extracted from King John
on the plains of Runnymede in 1215.
I here were no telephones at that time,
and do you believe it was the intention
of the founders of libert\- that in con-
temporary times we should provide to
the criminals who would destroy us a
\ alu Ri\er sanctuary of telephonic com-
munication ? I do not. Every attempt
we make to avail ourselves to technologi-
cal advancement in combatting crime is
challenged again and again. The free-
dom of action of the individual must
constantly be restricted in the interest of
the welfare of society as a whole. An
exaggeration of individual freedom can
lead to the destruction of the freedom
of all. The police inust meticulously obey
the law while the criminal flaunts all
rules of order. A heavilv shackled polic
is little match for a well organized and
extensive underworld.
Final Step
V\\e finiil stcf in the control of syn-
dicated crime would be a full recognition
of its threat by the parties who formulate
the nation's policies. I do not believe
that either major political party has fully
recognized the threat of organized crime
to the vitals of American freedom. Both
parties give every evidence of an alert-
ness to our peril from the Soviet and
from the Communist Fifth Column. But
I have not perceived a firm grasp of the
fact that our national life is dependent
upon order, and that order is dependent
upon the impartial enforcement of our
laws. There must be a common appre-
ciation that our nation and its defenses
DRIVE SAFELY
The Life You Sawe
May Be Your Own
Office: Hlllcrest 6-6983
P. O. Box 2188
PRODUCERS SEED COMPANY
FLORIN ROAD Between
STOCKTON BLVD. & FRANKLIN BLVD.
Producers Seed Company warrants to extent of
purchase price that seeds sold are as described
on the container within recognized tolerances.
Seller gives no other or further warranty, ex-
pressed or implied,
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
FLORIN FOOD DEPOT
WALTER J. BUCKLEY
QUAUTY GROCERIES & MEATS
Business Phone H. 5-3907
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
SOUTH SACRAMENTO JUNK CO.
A. WARING
Phone HI. 5-9068
47TH AVENUE & STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO
2 Blocks East
CALIFORNIA
SPARKY'S FOUNTAIN & LUNCH
BREAKFAST. LUNCH AND DINNERS
Hours: 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Phone IV. 9-3716
2464 AVALON DRIVE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone HI. 6-7441
Phone IV. 9-9424
CAMPBELL DECORATORS
PAINTING • DECORATING
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
Finest Workmanship and Materials
"For People Who Care"
WM. R. CAMPBELL
5614 McADOO AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
MITCHUM TULLY & CO.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
San Francisco • Los Angeles
926 JAY BUILDING
GI. 3-1765
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
Arden District Farmers Market
RAYS APPLIANCES
TONY RAY, Owner
Whirlpool Washers and Dryers
Hotpoint • Maytag • Philco
Radio and Television Sales and Service
Ivanhoe 9-9635
FAIR OAKS BLVD. & FULTON AVE.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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CLARENCE
Res. HI. 6-9196
KENNY
Res. HI. 6-4809
BOWERS BROS.
GENERAL TRUCKING
Bus. HL 7-3627
4490 - 6STH STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
E. F. KUHN Dial HI. 5-6634
SUTTER NURSERY
TREES • PLANTS • SHRUBS
BEDDING PLANTS OUR SPECIALTY
Visit Our Booth Every Saturday at Fanners
Free Market, Alhambra Blvd. and S St.
5500 - 34TH STREET
1 Block East of Franklin Blvd.
on Fruitridge Road
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
E R M A RAY
Fountain - Lunch
GOOD HAMBURGERS • THICK SHAKES
COLD BEER • SOFT DRINKS
GAS & OIL
Phone HI. 5-9928
STOCKTON BLVD. AT FLORIN RD.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
W. S. MARKS BONING PLANT
Phone HI. 6-9677
FLORIN ROAD
Rout? 1, Box 3361
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CLARK'S WELDING WORKS
ELECTRIC • ACETYLENE
Contractor's, Loggers* and Industrial Equipment
Specializing in
Building, Repairing and Rebuilding
Hlllcrest 5-2714 Res. HI. 6-8434
FOLSOM BLVD. AT PERKINS
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WHITTINGS PLANING MILLS
CUSTOM MILLING
RESAWING AND GRADING
Phone HI. 7-4731
SAN JOAQUIN AT REDDING
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
VERN CALLISON'S
Cocktail Lounge
FULTON «< MARCONI
Phone IV. 9-9868
2878 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
rest on virtue and morality, not in
Washington alone, but in every city and
hamlet across this land.
It has been a pleasure as well as an
honor to be invited here today to address
you. I trust you will not view these re-
marks as just a tirade by a policeman
against the enemies of society. We need
not be philosophers or historians to see a
menace and to squarely face it. You have
seen how crime can engulf a nation and
destroy its freedom ; how it is conceiv-
able the underworld has risen and may
rise further in positions of political in-
fluence to where important officeholders
will be mere puppets, executing the will
of their criminal overlords. We expend
vast resources in fighting foreign enemies.
Let us not be blind to the internal dan-
gers which can destroy us as quickly and
as certainly. The day has come when, in
the preservation of our freedom, the law
abiding people of this nation and the
police who serve them must join hands
together in a relentless war upon the in-
vasion from within.
It is the patriotic thing to do, and in
closing let me leave with you my defini-
tion of patriotism. True patriotism is an
abiding conviction in the heart and mind
of man that, to the nation that nurtured
him, he owes an eternal debt of grati-
tude, and, in the payment of that debt,
he will do anything that is necessary even
though it be that he shall lav down his
life.
GASOLINE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
(Continued from page 7 )
The above personal deductions includ-
ing the gasoline tax are available only if
the standard deduction is not used.
In computing adjusted gross incomes,
motorists are entitled to deduct all main-
tenance, depreciation and insurance costs
for vehicles used entirely for business.
When cars are used for both business
and pleasure, a proportionate portion of
these expenses, based on business use
only, may be allowed.
Not deductible are such pleasure driv-
ing items as insurance, finance charges
on conditional sales contracts, traffic
fines, and Federal excise taxes on tires,
tubes, oil and accessories.
Phone 27-R-I2
LEMON HILL NURSERY
GROWER-PLANTS. SHRUBS & TREES
Wholesale — Retail
Dial HI. 6-8592
Rt. 4, Box 3970
One Half Mile South of City Limit
On Stockton Blvd. — 1 Block East
Lemon Hill Avenue
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
DUNBAR'S MARKET
A COMPLETE DRIVE-IN MARKET
7720 FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
IVanhoe 9-6141
THE TEXAS COMPANY
TEXACO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Producing Department, Pacific Coast Division
J. P. REYNOLDS. Lands and Leases
2849 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
REAL ESTATE •
INSURANCE
CAVANAUGH & CO.
Bus. IVanhoe 9-7676
2612 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
THE PATIO
PATIO FURNITURE • FIRE WOOD
FENCING
MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Phone IV. 9-6161
2419 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
THE APPLIANCE MART
2131 FULTON AVENUE
Town & Country District
PHILCO AND MOTOROLA TELEVISION
Phone IV. 9-7566
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
C. S. GRACEY
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
RESIDENTIAL— COMMERCIAL
IVanhoe 9-2922
611 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HOME LUMBER CO.
NEW & USED BUILDING MATERIALS
Phone HU. 6-1282
RT. 4. BOX 3I54F
Corner of Franklin and Power Inn Road
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CARR'S CASH STORE
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Carr
GROCERIES - REFRESHMENTS - DRUGS
AND NOTIONS - SPORTING GOODS
FISHING TACKLE - HARDWARE
POLLOCK PINES
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA OXYGEN CO.
OXYGEN - ACETYLENE - NITROGEN
CARBON DIOXIDE
WELDING APPARATUS & SUPPLIES
Phone GI. 2-3093
1215 - 18TH STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
/', lirtiary 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Paze 37
Phone IV. 9-0388
BOB RONNE
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
■•Be Sure Ifs RONNE Built"
ROBERT L. RONNE
1514 LA SIERRA DRIVE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GOLDEN CHALICE
LeCROIX CHAMPAGNE
MILLER DISTRIBUTING CO.
WHOLESALE WINES AND CHAMPAGNE
HARR^' MILLER
Warehouse HU. 4-7875
Office IV. 7-055S
2010 O STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CARL L. HECKES
BUILDER
IVanhoe 9-3531
835 EL CHORRO WAY
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
IVanhoe 9-3078
J. F. M AREK
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
35 Years Construction Experience
2345 GRANITE WAY
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Bonded Patrol & Investigation
Service
JOHN LANDGRAF
PRIVATE INVESTIG.ATIONS
DOMESTIC & CO.MMERCIAL
Phone IV. 9-6308
2312 LLOYD LANE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone IV. 9-0546
JACK ANDERSON Landscaping
Personalized Landscaping to Fit
Your Every Need
Free Estimates • Guaranteed Work
1061 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
EASTMAN & BRADFORD
MOBIL GAS STATION
TRAILER RENTALS
GAS • OIL • LUBRICATION
TIRE AND BATTERY SERVICE
Phone IV. 9-8984
1901 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
R. E. JOHNSON D.D.S.
2830 MARCONI AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
MIDNIGHT MANHUNT
(('.(inlinued from page 5)
Streets, the scene of the Irish robbery,
the (kio moved east and south toward
fashionable Nob Hill.
As the bandit car roared eastward.
Chief of l^olice Daniel J. O'Brien was
in the act of saying goodbve to a ^roup
of friends with whom he had just had
dinner in the swank Fairmont Hotel.
With Detective Sergeant James Neely
he starred across the street toward his
car. A twin explosion sounded a short
distance away.
O'Brien paused tensely. "That was
gunfire, " he told Neely.
As he spoke a blue sedan careened over
the crest of the hill and bore down on
the chief and his driver at breakneck
speed. As one man the Chief and Neeh
drew their service revolvers and signaled
the car to stop.
The defiant roar of two guns was their
replv as the speeding bandits sent heavy
caliber bullets crashing past the two po-
licemen into the Chief's car.
While Chief O'Brien sent bullet after
bullet winging after the fleeing bandits,
Neely started the big car and, with the
city's ranking police officer at his side,
sent it hurtling down the steep Powell
Street hill on the trail of the blue sedan.
They were never able to lessen the fugi-
tives' lead, however, and after a wild
chase lost them in a sudden flurr\ of
traffic.
Angril}' the Chief stopped at the near-
est call box. Captain of Detectives Dun-
can Mathesen, who had been called by
Heal\- to take charge of the case, an-
swered.
"Two pvniks just took a shot at me on
Powell Street," the indignant Chief re-
ported. "rhe\' were in a blue sedan,
license number 766-954 I want every
man in the department to be on the look-
out for that car Get those men before
they kill somebody."
"They already have. Chief," Alathe-
sen reported. "Those shots you heard
killed a man !"
l^ack at the corner of Clay and Pow-
ell, police photographers were taking pic-
tures of the remains of Mario Pagano,
an elderly Italian.
"He didn't do anything, " a witness
told Detective McGreevy, who had re-
sponded to the call. "He was just cross-
ing the street when those guys came up
Cla\' Street and took the corner on two
wheels. The\' missed the old man by the
skin of his teeth. Of course he was sore.
"He waved his umbrella at them and
swore a little in Italian. They stopped.
They didn't say a word. Just pulled
their guns and let him have it. Both at
Highway 50
Telephoe HI. 7-9000
LA SIERRA MOTEL
MR. AND MRS. FRED CLARK, Owners
NONE BETTER IN CALIFORNIA
ROUTE 2, BOX 2551
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
L. E. LUCKE
CEMENT CONTRACTOR
Estimates Given Free
•FOR THE BEST CALL LUCKY'^
Hlllcrest 5-4512
5920 SUTTER AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
The Great Lakes Tractor Co.
WEST COAST BRANCH
STOCKTON BLVD. & LEMON HILL
HI. 7-6684
T. AINSWORTH— RES. Phone HI. 7-8919
RES. 2990 61 ST STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
SCENIC LANDSCAPING SERVICE
NORMAN N. KO'l'AMA -HI. 7-4822
••LANDSCAPE THE SCENIC WAY"
LANDSCAPING • GARDENING
Free Estimates
1641 FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
M ST. LAUNDRY
3-DAy SERVICE
Dial HI. 5-4075
3175 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
MANUEL H. SPENCHIAN
CUTTER AND DESIGNER
OF MEN'S FINE CLOTHING
1004 O STREET
Phone GI. 2-9448
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
S & H GREEN STAMPS
FOSSUM'S UNION SERVICE
UNION OIL DEALER
3109 BROADWAY
Phone HI. 5-9614
SACRAMENTO CALIFFORNIA
KRUEGER'S MARKET
Groceries — Lunch Meats — Vegetables
Beverages
Phone HI. 5-6760
2620 T STREET
SACRAMENTO
CALIFOFRNIA
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Fehrunry 1953
"Let's Get Associated"
BENNETT & MULLENIX
Asioc'iaied Service
FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY
Phone: HI. 6-1915
FOLSOM BLVD. AT 57TH ST.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
C. K. RANDAL TRUCKING
STATE-WIDE TRUCKING
HAULERS OF BUILDING MATERIALS
1560 South Gerhart, Los Angeles, Calif.
Phone UNion 8-1221
5520 STOCKTON BLVD — Phone HI. 7-5667
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone Hlllcrest 5-0221
LINDY'S DEPARTMENT STORE
DRY GOODS • NOTIONS • HARDWARE
•■WE GIVE CASH CHECKS"
3257 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
14TH AVENUE GROCERY
MEATS • GROCERIES • VEGETABLES
TEXACO GASOUNE
FIRESTONE TIRES, TUBES • ACCESSORIES
YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD
Phone HI. 5-9418
6500 14TH AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
FEY'S
in Arden Town
HARDWARE • SPORTING GOODS
APPLIANCES • TELEVISION
Phone IV. 9-1377
555 LA SIERRA DRIVE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CROWDER & SON
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
IVanhoe 9-6667
820 EL CHORRO WAY
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Trouble Shooting Ph. IV. 9-1384
L. W. SCOTT
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Residential • Commercial
2521 DUARTE COURT
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HAGGETT'S DRAFTING SERVICE
Drawings for F.H.A.. G.I. & Bank Loans
Residence
Multiple Units & Speculation • Insurance
IV. 9-3967
3566 BODEGA COURT
Arden Park
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
the same time. He never had a chance.
"Heforc anybody could move they had
started again and were racing up Powell
Street.
"I caught the license number. It was
766-954."
At police headquarters Captain IVIath-
esen outlined the night's activities to
Chief O'Brien, starting with the Bia-
ginni murder and ending with the sense-
less slaying of Pagano. ^Vhile he was
speaking a telephone call was received
from Northern station.
"We've got the blue sedan ! It was
abandoned on Haight Street between
Octavia and Laguna."
Chief O'Brien swung into action "Get
Dullea up to that car," he ordered "He
night find something valuable. In the
meantime we're going to go over this city
with a fine tooth comb. Divide the dis-
tricts into zones. Pick up every suspicious
character. Don't miss a trick or a place.
If we don't get these killers two murders
will be a drop in the bucket."
Physicians and surgeons were warned
to watch for a wounded man when Dul-
lea, examining the blue sedan, found
blood on the right door and floor of the
car.
"One of them was hit," he reported.
"He'll need medical attention."
A careful search of the car revealed
several bullet holes, a few fingerprints,
all too smudged to be of any use, and
Dr. Jacobs' watch and wallet on the rear
seat.
By the time the blue sedan was recov-
ered morning newspapers had been in-
formed of the crime orgy and were hit-
ting the streets with extras telling of
what they referred to as the "Terror
Bandits." American Legion posts of-
fered assistance to Chief O'Brien and
many private citizens appeared at the
Hall of Justice on the morning of Oc-
tober 10, offering assistance. By noon
scenes resembling the old days of the
vigilantes were reenacted in San Fran-
cisco, with citizens' committees being
formed to help police combat the bandit
duo.
Although dozens of suspicious charac-
ters were rounded up and questioned, and
the search penetrated into every imagin-
able corner of the city, Sunday's search
revealed nothing. That evening the
streets were cleared while the city waited
apprehensively for the bandits to strike
again. Contrary to expectations, how-
ever, the police department enjoyed a
Muiet evening. Crime was limited to
||if petty theft. By Monday, October 11, the
Bcitv relaxed a little, although the police,
ed by O'Brien, Mathesen, Dullea, and
iMcDonald, pressed their search vigor-
lously.
Phone GI. 2-6310
THE BATTERY SHOP
Distributors of
POWER PLUS BATTERIES
REPAIRING — REBUILDING— ANY MAKE
1223 BROADWAY
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Gilbert 2-5206
1631 O STREET
PAUL NELSON REALTY CO.
RENTALS — INSURANCE— LOANS
BONDS — NOTARY
AUSTIN CONE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone GI. 2-6687
MANUEL N. PACHECO
FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIRING
Antiques and Pianos a Specialty
310 "W" STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone GI. 2-9405
VICTOR GROCERY
YOSHIO SHIBATA
400 T STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone IV. 7-1414
COTTAGE MOTEL
DAVID FAIRLEY. Owner-Manager
AIR COOLED PANELRAY HEAT
MODERATE RATES
Near Town & Country Shopping Center
HIGHWAYS 99E & 40
2350 AUBURN BLVD.
SACRAMENTO CALIFOFRNIA
■TAKE-E-HOME"
FINE CHINESE FOOD
TO TAKE OUT and DELIVERY
IVanhoe 9-6381
2853 FULTON AVE. at MARCONI AVE.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Norm's Burger Broiler
Specializing in
BROILED HAMBURGER
and STEAKS
Phone IV. 9-8638
2874 FULTON AVENUE
Sacramento, California
February 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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ANNOUNCING
THE SQUARE DEAL ROOFING CO.
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
ASBESTOS SIDING
Your Friendly Roofing Service
HU. 6-4462
6037 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HI. 9-9S58
JOHNNIE'S MOBIL SERVICE
GAS • OIL • LUBRICATION
MOTOR TUNEUPS
STOCKTON BOULEVARD and
FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND
DRIVE CAREFULLY
The Life You Save
May fie Tour Own
McCRACKEN TRUCKING SERVICE
STATEWIDE HAULING
LUMBER • CARGO INSURED
Phone IV. 9-2776
3251 POTTER LANE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BY COURTESY
EDISON APARTMENTS
I and 2-Bedrooni Apartments
IV. 9-8533
EDISON & BELL STREETS
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
E. E. "ED" SCOTT
Sales Representative
REVLON CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
2305 PARK ESTATES DRIVE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
OREN GENTRY
IV. 9-9781
VERN GENTRY
HU. 6-5712
GENTRY BROS.
CONCRETE CONTRACTORS
FREE ESTIMATES
2481 VALLEY ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone WA. 5-5235
Don't Let Your Business FLY Away From You
JOHN G. TRIPLETT CO.
DISTRIBUTOR
AUTOMATIC INSECT CONTROL UNITS
JOHN C. TRIPLETT
2201 JULIESSE AVENUE
SACRAMENO CALIFORNIA
At 6 p.m. Monday an e.xcited cab
ilriser called the detecti\e bureau. "I just
refuseil a ride to two men at 29th and
Mission Streets. Another driver, Walter
Svvanson, picked them up. One of them
answered the description of the black
haired "Terror Bandit."
\\liile Mission station police ques-
tioneil the cab driver, Walter Samson
drove his fares along I6th Street into
the unlighted gloom of the Southern Pa-
cific railroad yards and over the viaduct
that crosses the tracks. The two young
men ordered him to stop on the other
side.
"W'e've got a bottle here, how about
a drink?" one of them otiered.
Swanson got out of the cab and came
around to the rear. His job as a cab
driver was an avocation. He had sold
insurance all day and was tired. One of
the men was holding a Hask temptingly.
He opened the door.
"Put up your hands and keep quiet!"
The flask was replaced by a heavy cali-
ber re\ohcr. 1 he friendly fare was
snarling orders. Violence and hate were
mirrored in his features. His voice was
like the growl of a mad dog.
"Get over there." He indicated the
deep shadows at the edge of the viaduct.
Swanson followed his orders implicith'.
1 00 late he recognized the black haired
young man the newspapers had described
as one of the Terror Bandits. It was his
companion who had fooled him. One of
the Terror Bandits had been described as
heavy boned with close set eyes. This
man's companion was slim, with delicate
Latin features.
1 he cab driver stood in frozen silence
while the gunman's young companion re-
moved his cap and badge. Waiting for
him at home were his wife and eight
weeks old son. He was aware that his
life was more important to them than the
few dollars these men might get. The
black haired man was lifting his gun.
Swanson steeled himself for the blow
in the face he was sure would come, re-
membering the pattern set by the fiendish
crimes of the preceding Saturday night.
Flame leaped from the muzzle of the
revolver and blood gushed from the cab
driver's face. He was dead before he hit
the pavement.
J he black haired bandit motioned to
his younger companion.
"Put on that hat. Now we'll really go
to work. "
The two yoving men entered the cab
and sped away, leaving Swanson's body
alone in the darkness behind them. A
few blocks away they pulled up beside
Michael Petrovich as he walked along
GE-RHART'S MARKET
In Arden District Farmers' Market
COMPLETE HOME FREEZER and
LOCKER SERVICE
Featuring Nothing but the Finest
Quality in Meats
Phone IV. 9-9434
Don't for^iet to visit our Town & Country
Village Lockers
541 MONROE — Fair Oaks Blvd. & Fulton Ave.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone HI. 5-9842
HILLTOP CAFE
BEER • WINE • LIQUOR
5040 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Sacramento Building Specialties
PLUMBING SUPPLIES • FINISHED LUMBER
BUILDERS HARDWARE • LUMBER
HARDWARE • ELECTRIC SUPPLIES
Phone HI. 7-7558
4947 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
OLD MACDONALD'S FARM
A 25-Acre Playground
Specializing in . . .
CHICKEN DINNERS $1.50
CHILD'S PLATE .80
Come as You Are and Relax in the Big Red Bam
Open Tuesday thru Friday. 5 p.m. till 9 p.m.
Saturay and Sunday, 1 p.m. till 9 p.m.
JEAN and AL--HI. 5-9033
3'/i; Miles from Perkins on the Jackson Road
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
"Ma
Be
IVanhoe 7-2361
BEAVERS TRANSPORTATION
GENERAL TRUCKING
Route 6, Box 3176
AUBURN BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Telephone IVanhoe 9-2326
Pacific Coast insulation Co.
M. L. FRYE. Owner
Licensed and Insured Contractor
Paico Wool Distributors and Applicators
HOUSE AND COLD STORAGE
Rt. 7. Box 1390
AUBURN BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Pine Line Construction
ROYSE & DEVRIEND
CONTRACTORS
TRENCHING • SEWER • WATER
HU. 6-1094
5945 EASTERN AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
A. CAPASSO
J. A. CAPASSO
A & J CITRUS DISTRIBUTORS
Phone Hlllcrest 7-9775
5505 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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795-1
COZY COTTAGES
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY RENTALS
FAMILY COURT FOR
FAMILY PEOPLE
IV. 7-0264
5111 AUBURN BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
NEUFFER ELECTRIC
CLIFF NEUFFER
Power WIRING Lights
FREE ESTIMATES
Dial WA. 5-0402
1647 DIGGS PARK DRIVE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Telephone WA. 5-8545
MOTOR PARTS SALES
JOE LANPHIER
AUTO PARTS • ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
110 LINDEN AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BOB'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
PAINTING • GENERAL REPAIRING
No Job Too Small
-hone WA. 5-0487
2645 - 17TH STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HEARTY & GANNON
BUILDERS
Developers of
McCLELLAN MEADOWS • GARY GARDENS
Phones IV. 9-7313 and IV. 9-8310
3625 DON JULIO BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone Hlllcrest 5-8847
FRUITRIDGE BEAUTY SHOP
ANN LUTJEMEIER
We Specialize in
Hair Styling " Hair Tinting & Permanent Waving
Manicuring
Fruitridge Shopping Center
5430 FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HECKES & HURST
REALTORS
HOME DEVELOPMENT • SUBDIVIDERS
INSURANCE
Phone HU. 1-30S1
801 NINTH STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ARDEN PHARMACY
R. B. HAMILTON, Ph. G.
Phone IV. 9-1486
520 LA SIERRA DRIVE
(Arden Town)
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Mariposa Street toward his home on San
Bruno Avenue.
"Have you got the time?"
Petrovich fumbled for his watch. 'Ihe
chain caught in a belt loop and he paused
to untangle it. The heavy crash of the
revolver ended his attempt. Michael
Petrovich never had time to realize he
had encountered the "Terror Bandits."
Horrified onlookers called police while
the cab disappeared down Mariposa
Street.
Captain Mathesen himself took the
report of Petrovich's murder. He dis-
patched Detectives McGreevy, Dorman,
George Page, and Frank Jackson to the
scene. The four policemen, all armed
with shotguns, converged on the scene
simultaneously from four directions, but
the killers eluded their trap. The found
a terrified crowd gathered around the
slain man's body.
"What happened?"
"I can't figure it out," a witness an-
swered. "They asked him what time it
was. Then they shot him. He never
even got his watc'-i out."
"They said he was too slow," a second
witness added.
Back at headquarters Captain Mathe-
sen was talking to an agitated motorist
on the telephone.
"I was driving along Sixteenth Street
by the viaduct," the man said, "when my
lights picked out something lying near
the street. ^Vhen I iiwestigated it turned
out to be a man's body. Somebody shot
him in the face."
Mathesen called Potrero station and
detailed Officer Harry Doyle to stand
guard over the dead cab driver's body.
Then he called Chief O'Brien.
"They're out again," he informed him.
"Two men are dead already."
'The Chief hurried downtown to take
charge of the man hunt himself. Every
available officer was called back to duty.
But while hundreds of policemen pa-
trolled the streets in their own cars or
those donated by private citizens the ban-
dits struck repeatedly and with the same
maddening inconsistency as before.
They stopped at Frank Mana's soft
drink parlor at 17th and Mississippi
Streets, asked him to change a $20 bill,
then held him up. At a Seventh and
Brannan Street restaurant they held up
Louis Ferrando, the cook. Ferrando, see-
ing the gun, laughed.
"You're kidding."
By the time he discovered they were
not kidding he had received a bullet
through the neck and was lying helplessly
on the floor while the younger of the two
gunmen rifled the cash register.
Half a block away the killers drove
into a service station operated by C. AV.
MAC'S VARIETY STORE
YARD GOODS • TOYS
ALL YOUR NEEDS
Phone HU. 6-0332
5614 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
RAY'S r;]ORWALK SERVICE
MOTOR TUNEUP AND BRAKE SERVICE
Phone IV. 7-2766
ACROSS FROM McCLELLAN FIELD
Route 6, Box 1801
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA,
HARRINGTON'S
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
Serving the Grea.ter North Area
National Automobile Club Service
24-Hour Towing
IVanhoe 9-0829
2931 BRYCE STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
P. S. DYER
REAL ESTATE • LOANS
AND INSURANCE
Phone IV. 9-3175
1921 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CONTRACTORS SAW SERVICE
R. L. MAINVILLE
ALL KINDS OF SAWS RECONDITIONED
Satisfaction Guaranteed
WA. 5-3101
1422 AUBURN BOULEVARD
Auburn Boulevard at East El Camino
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ROY NASH SHELL SERVICE
FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY
WASHING, POLISHING & LUBRICATION
We Give S&H Green Stamps, Double on Mondays
Phone HI. 5-9450
POWER INN & FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CORNER MARKET
PHIL JORDAN, Owner
MEATS - GROCERIES - BEER AND WINE
Phone GI. 2-9953
1700 V STREET
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
RANDY WAGAM AN
REAL ESTATE • INSURANCE
Phones: IV. 9-3677; IV. 9-9514
2760 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Fi'hruary 1953
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Fruitridge Manor Barber Shop
Men, Women and Children's Haircutting
Hours 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Except Sundays
Phone HI. 5-9518
5420 FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACR.AMENTO CALIFORNIA
SUBURBAN BUILDING SUPPLY CO.
Hardware • Millwork • Building Material
Sporting Goods • Custom Gunsmith
1700 WATT AVENUE
IV. 9-3460
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
IKE HEINRICH TRUCKING
GENERAL HAULING
LOCAL AND STATEWIDE HAULING
Phone IV. 9-7960
1345 JONAS AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
RAY HAZELWOOD
PAINTING AND DECORATING
Sheetrock Finishing • Paper Hanging
Free Estimates • Immediate Service
2824 DOLORES DRIVE-
SACRAMENTO
-IV. 9-4049
CALIFORNI.A
DONNA'S BEAUTY SHOP
MRS. A. C. CLARK. Prop.
Phone WA. 5-8463
57 POPLAR BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
THREE LITTLE SHAVERS
BARBER SHOP
EXPERT HAIRCUTTING
Service with a Smile
DENNIEVILLE ON FOLSOM BLVD.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Remember — There Are 19 Reasons Why You
Will Do Better at
Hamilton Furniture Company
LIBERAL TERMS
9 A.M. to 6 P.M. — 9 to 9 Tues. & Fri.
HI. 7-6504
3160 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
KEYSTONE GARAGE
STEVE WEBER — BILL PUTHUFF
Proprietors
GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING
SUN SCIENTIFIC MOTOR TUNEUP
USED PARTS AND USED CARS
"Customers Are Our Friends"
Phone WA. 5-6292
3232 LOWER MARYSVILLE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ARCADE PLUMBING CO.
PLUMBING AND HEATING
IVanhoe 9-2906
2730 ELVYRA WAY
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GLEN'S DEL PASO SERVICE
EXPERT LUBRICATION
MOTOR TUNE-UP AND BRAKE WORK
Phone IV. 9-8765
MARCONI & WATT AVENUES
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
[ohnsDii and parked by the gasoline
pimip>. Johnson left the warmth of his
oil stove and approached the car. He was
greeted by the muzzle of a revolver.
Johnson grinned. "I remember >ou.
Voii shouldn't joke like that."
"If you think it's a joke just try to do
something about it," the gunman an-
swered. "Get back into that office."
With the menacing muzzle of the gun
prodding his ribs Johnson backed into the
office. Inside two other men. Jack Duane,
night watchman who had stopped by to
purchase a flashlight battery, and Rex
Hayden, a friend who had dropped by
for a chat, stood by the oil stove. Ihe
buck toothed gunman motioned for them
to raise their hands.
"Get the money," the older bandit
nodded at his young companion. I he
\outh scurried into the room and emptied
the cash register. He returned to his seat
in the cab.
A shot resounded against the walls of
the tiny room. Senselessly the older gun-
man had fired directly into Johnson's
face. The attendant felt a bullet burn
through his throat.
"Stop it, you fool !" Realizing there
was little chance that the bandit would
stop shooting, Hayden charged forward
in a desperate attempt to end the bar-
rage. With his head scarcely an inch
away from the blazing gun, a second shot
was fired. The bullet seared through
Hayden's hat and plowed a furrow across
the top of his head. He fell to the
ground screaming.
Duane reached toward his own gmi
and drew desperately. He never got well
started. Before the revolver was half
out of the holster a bullet had coursed
through his brain and killed him. He
was dead when he crumpled to the floor.
The bandit turned his gun back on Hay-
den, who lay writhing on the floor be-
neath him. He squeezed the trigger once
more and the bullet crashed through the
prostrate man's elbow. With a final
glance at the devastation he had wrought
the bandit entered the cab and disap-
peared into the night.
Downtown Chief O'Brien appeared at
the leading radio stations. After a brief
conference with the executives he cut in
on each wave length. Startled radio fans
heard a rare broadcast that night.
"All San Francisco police officers who
are listening to this program report to
their stations. An emergency has devel-
oped. This is Chief of Police O'Brien
speaking."
Once again \olunteer help flooded the
police department. Colonel Bolles, com-
manding officer at the Presidio, called
and told O'Brien that the Thirtieth In-
MITSUWA COMPANY
Oriental Food and Chinawares
309 "O" STREET
Hudson 4-8287
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
Phone GI 3-3694
JIMMIE'S EXPRESS
LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TRIPS
REFRIGERATORS & LUGGAGE
Day and Night Service
407 N Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Ahem Hardwood Floor Co.
LAYING— SANDING— REFINISHING
3933 U Street
Phone HI. 6-4836
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
SAM'S MARKETS
Two Locations to Serve You
CHOICE MEATS — GROCERIES— VEGETABLES
BEER AND WINE
4151 23rd Avenue 431 N Street
Phone HI. 6-1468 Phone Gl. 3-8464
California -Arizona-Nevada-New Mexico -Texas
WESTERN TRUCK LINES. Ltd.
IN THE WEST— SHIP WESTERN
811 "X" Street Hudson 1-0294
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Sutter Variety and Fountain
COSMETICS — GIFTS — SUNDRIES
DRUG SUPPLIES
Phone GI. 3-4084
SACRAMENTO
10th and T Streets
CALIFORNIA
Phone GI. 29582
Courteous Service
CHARLEY'S RICHFIELD SERVICE
WASHING — LUBRICATION — ACCESSORIES
We Give United Trading Stamps
Corner 9th and P St.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CLARK OSADA REALTY CO.
Phone GI. 2-5320
611 O STREET
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
24 Hour Service Enpuku Rooms
GEORGE OKIMOTO- Enpuku
DEPENDABLE AUTO FOR HIRE
LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE
Phone Gilbert 2-0351 Res. 601 N Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
NEW MODERN MARKET
Complete Line Groceries — Meats — Vegetables
RAY NALANGAN, Owner
Phone GI. 2-5991 430 N Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
MAXiNE'S COFFEE SHOP
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • SHORT ORDERS
COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE
Phone HU. 6-2749
4812 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
STRICKLEY MEN'S SHOP
Phone HI. 6-3431
5691 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Dial Hlllcrest 5-9607 On Highways 99 & SO
SWAN MOTEL
CLEAN, COMFORTABLE MODERN COTTAGES
V2 Mile South of City Limits
RT. 4, BOX 3310 — STOCKTON BLVD.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Aero Batteries • Federal Tires • Veedol Lube
McClellan Field Associated Service
WASHING AND POLISHING
JOHN McANDREWS, Proprietor— IV. 9-9813
COR. WATT AVENUE AND NORTH HAVEN
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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Fchruary /95,i
ARTHUR J. AZEVEDO
PLASTERING CONTRACTOR
Phone GI. 3-1030
1220 X STREET
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
DALLAS AUTO SERVICE
F. PICKVET, Prop.
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRING
Phone GI. 2-9297 1100 W Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
SOUTH SIDE GROCERY
MANUEL J. MACHADO, Prop.
MEAT— VEGETABLES— LIQUORS
GI. 3-9364 601 T Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
FREMONT MARKET
GROCERIES— MEATS— VEGETABLES
2300 N STREET
Phone GI. 3-9332
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WESTERN HOME FURRIERS
CAPES AND STOLES A SPECIALTY
FEATURING LATE MODELS
Phone GI. 2-5984 1108 O Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
VINE & McGOWN
SHELL DEALER • SERVICE IS MY BUSINESS
FIRESTONE TIRES & BATTERIES
Phone IVanhoe 9-9936
FAIR OAKS AND WATT AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Mohawk Petroleum Corporation
Sacramento Division
Telephone IV. 7-051S
AUBURN BLVD. & FULTON AVE.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
PARK LANE MOTEL
New and Modern 36 Units and Apartments
LARGE TRAILER COURT
1 Mile South of Sacramento on U. S. Highway 99
Rt. 1, Box 2999 — HI. 5-9819 and HU. 6-3825
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
GRAHAM-HOEME PLOW CO.. INC.
6256 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
Phone Hlllcrest 7-0388
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LeRoy Hall's Sheet Metal Works
"ANYTHING of ANY METAL"
Sheet Metal Work of Every Description
HI. 7-4962
HI. 7-4074
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
STEVENS BROS. GARAGE
"ART"
General Auto Repairing • Brake Service
HI. 6-0356
7220 FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
"Two Heel" Shoe Sales & Repairs
WOODRUFF BROS.. Props.
"Weather Bird" Shoes for Children
"Peters" Dress and Work Shoes for Men
Ph. HU. 6-3368
5352 FRUITRIDGE RD. & STOCKTON BLVD.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
KAY'S BEAUTY SHOP
MAXINE IRNST, Prop.
Specializing in Permanent Waving
Phone IV. 7-1029
3396 FULTON AVE. AT EDISON
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WENTZ WOOD CARVING
& CABINET SHOP
Repairing •Refinishing • Antiques
Phone IV. 9-3590
1547 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
t'aiiti y vvas at his disposal to use in what-
ever manner he chose in trapping the ter-
ror bandits. He also loaned the city a
truckload of shotguns and ammunition.
Hundreds of citizens donated their cars
to the search and soon all of the San
Francisco police department was on
wheels. The American Legion turned
out en masse. Soon a well organized
force of 2,000 men augmented the police
department.
Lieutenant Dullea returned to head-
quarters after a preliminary investigation
of the robberies.
"One of them is the same man who
was shooting up the town Saturday
night," he reported, "but the other has
gone through a change of some sort. He
doesn't sound like the same man. We
ought to get that ta.\i."
"I've ordered every cab to get off the
streets as fast as they report in," said
O'Brien. "That will eliminate the num-
ber of vehicles we will have to look for.
Each police district has been divided into
zones with scores of police and volun-
teers patrolling it. They can't continue
much longer without being caught."
Ihe bandits continued to operate,
however, in spite of O'Brien's precau-
tions. Albert Anderson, a sailor walking
along the waterfront, was the ne.xt vic-
tim.
"I'm broke," he protested when the
older bandit confronted him with a gun.
He had scarcely uttered the words when
the automatic smashed against his face.
He was taken to the Harbor emergency
hospital with brain concussion.
A few moments later Manuel An-
drade and Tony Surkovich, coowners of
a restaurant, spotted the cab while walk-
ing home together. They broke and ran,
Hceing like frightened deer along the
sidewalk. The cab pulled up beside
them, the black haired man leaped from
it, pounced on Surkovich, beat him over
the head with the gun butt, and took
seven dollars.
"They didn't shoot," Chief O'Brien
remarked when the report came into
headquarters. "Could they be out of
ammunition?"
Further evidence that the pair were
carrying empty guns came a few mo-
ments later when Stephen ^Valker, a
young carpenter, faced them in a service
station.
"Take my money," Walked begged,
"but keep your bullets to yourself. I've
got a wife and kids at home."
Jhe black haired bandit raised his gun
menacingly.
"Let him go," his young companion
urged. "Enough people have been hurt. "
As he spoke Officer Dorsey Henderson,
driving his own car, entered the station.
MacBRIDE REALTY CO.
DEE RUSSELL
HOME SPECIALIST
Res. IV. 9-2748
1980 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
COOPER BROS.
PLASTERING CONTRACTORS
FREE ESTIMATES
Phone IV. 9-9027
1871 KUBEL CIRCLE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BAKERS SERVICES UNLIMITED
"WE REPAIR ANYTHING"
Specializing in Major Appliance Repairs
Phone IV. 9-6615
2810 TIOGA WAY
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CAPITAL PLUMBING COMPANY
Water Heater Experts-Radiant Heating Engrs.
General Plumhing Service-Sprinkling Systems
IV. 9-5837
2565 DOWIE PLACE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ARDEN TOWN JEWELER
SPECIALIZING IN WATCH REPAIRING
Special Discounts to AH Peace Officers
Returning This Ad
576 LA SIERRA DRIVE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Central Valley Scientific Supply
5266 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BARMBY DISTRIBUTING CO.
Distributor of Valvoline Oils and Greases
CLARITE BATTERIES • WIX FILTERS
ROUTE 2, BOX 3868 — Phone HI. 5-0110
V2 Mile East of Underpass on Folsom Blvd.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA.-
FRED STRUVE
CEMENT CONTRACTOR
Phone HI. 6-7022
Patios • Drives • Walks • Steps
LEMON HILL AVENUE
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WM. KEMP CO.
WEATHERSTRIPPING CONTRACTORS
INSULATION
HI. 7-1435
4931 FRUITRIDGE ROAD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone 2-8550
Manuel Lopes
Electric Works
MOTORS REPAIRED AND REWOUND
2113 "N" STREET
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
Box Lunch 40c — Tasty, Different, Reasonable
Boitano's Homaid Box Lunch
We Specialize in Sandwiches and Salads
for AH Occasions
Phone GI. 3-0241 1703 "T" Street
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
DILLE'S TRAILER COURT
CLEAN— ATTRACTIVE— LARGE SPACES
REASONABLE RATES
Phone IV. 7-2443 5662 Auburn Blvd.
Between Manzanita and Antelope Rds.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Telephone WA. 5-4209 J. L. Petersen
EL CORTEZ MOTEL
DE LUXE ACCOMMODATIONS
BEST WESTERN
2224 Auburn Boulevard Highway 50 and 99E
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Superior Maintenance Equipment
SERVICE STATION MAINTENANCE
& INSTALLATION CO.
Phone GI. 3-7478
1910 Q STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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McCOY'3 CHEVRON SERVICE
RPM LUBRICATION
EL CAMINO & MARYAL DR.— IV. 9-4713
At Del Paso Manor Shopping Center
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
E. L. BELL & SON
FRIENDLY MOBIL DEALER
FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE
GASOLINE • OIL • LUBRICATION
2371 FAIR OAKS BLVD. — IVanhoe 9-9974
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CAPITAL TIRE CO.
Wheel Balancing • Recapping • Repairing
NEW AND USED TIRES
Phone WA. S-4251
20TH AND AUBURN BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
M. and M. AUTO COURT
GUS & VIOLET BYARS
Kitchenettes with Baths — Trailer Space
Phone WA. 5-9946
2950 AUBURN BLVD. at 18TH ST.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Yishihara Manufacturing Co.
CEMENT LAUNDRY TRAYS
WHOLESALE - RETAIL
Space-Saving 18-I:ich Width Shingles
Phone HU. 4-2650 — 510 P St.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION CO.
CLARK K. LAWRENCE
3020 V STREET
HI. 6-3835
Gambles Western Auto Supply Co.
ROUTE 7. BOX 1321
Phone IV. 9-5660
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Call Us . . . We Pick Up All Kinds of Rubbish
NORTH AREA
Garbage and Rubbish Service
1989 FULTON AVENUE
IVanhoe 9-0330
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS
CLINE'S SURPLUS
NEW AND USED FURNITURE
Phone IV. 7-1362
4936 AUBURN BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
VANITY BEAUTY SALON
Personalized Hair Styling
MYRTLE WHISENAND Hlllcrest 3-8307
4945 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Sales-Service
Liberal Trades
GLENN'S TRAILERS, INC.
THE HOME OF THE FAMOUS SPARTANS
WA. 5-2865
1020 EAST EL CAMINO AVE.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFOFRNIA
NEW CHINA CAFE
CHINESE AND AMERICAN FOOD
TO TAKE OUT
Open Daily 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 M.
Saturday 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
WA. 5-8672
3211 MARYSVILLE ROAD
HAGGINWOOD CALIFORNIA
Lcoiuird Strand, the prdpn'ctor, gcstiir >'
toward tlu* pair.
"Cjet thcni," he shouted. "I'liey're the
terror bandits !"
Instead of turning their guns on the
officer as they had in the past, the duo
leaped into their car and sped away.
Henderson threw his car into gear and
followed them, his gun spouting flam"
The ijunnien's luck held, however, an 1
they eluded the pursuing officer. A few
hlocks away he found the wrecked cab at
Ibth Street, apparently where the pair
had failed to negotiate a sharp turn.
Ihe cab was found just two blocks
away from the spot where Officer Doyle
stood guard over its murdered owner's
body.
Speeding to the scene Lieutenant Dul-
lea found Swanson's blue overcoat plus
a blue steel automatic in the car.
"At least we might be able to get this
gun to tell us something," he remarked.
While Dullea investigated the taxi a
huge touring car roaded across the via-
duct two blocks away. Officer Doyle, at
his post by Swanson's body, waved his
flashlight angrily, motioning for it to
stop. I'he response was an insane laugh,
followed bv a burst of gunfire.
Officer Doyle flattened himself against
the ground and answered the killer's
shots with bullets of his own. The car
sped on into the night, unharmed. The
encounter with Doyle, like the meeting
with Chief (^'Hrien on Saturday night,
appeared to be enough for the murder-
ous duo. I hey had no taste for answer-
ing gunfire, and did not strike again that
night.
Behind them lay four, possibly five,
murders, several men critically wounded,
and a score of robbery victims. San
Francisco was a city living in terror. Not
since the days of Seimsen and Dabner,
the "Gas Pipe Bandits," had it witnessed
such an orgy of wanton murder.
Men from the Pinkerton and Burns
detecti\e agencies reported at police
headquarters to help in the man hunt.
Blockades had been thrown across all
roads leading from San Francisco. Police
worked all night and into the next day,
raiding underworld dives, searching ho-
tels and boarding houses, and questioning
every suspicious character.
The first break in the case came the
next day when Jim Lawson, a cafe em-
ploye, reported to police that he had been
beaten the pre\ious Saturday night b\
the killers.
"One of them pulled a gun," he re-
ported, "but his friend said to let me
go. He knew me."
"Who was he?" Captain Mathesen
inquired.
"I don't know exactly, except that
CHAS. S. WEETE
Aero Rug & Upholstery Cleaners
WALL-TO-WALL INSTALLATION
RUG BINDING
WAbash S-2481
1021 EL MONTE AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Free Estimates
Telephone WA. 5-1451
SEWER CONTRACTOR
STATE LICENSED • INSURED
MARCOR N. DUUS
130 NORTH lOTH STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
OUR PLACE
Art Lo Dahl, Prop.
"The Biggest Little Beer
Ptirlor ill Toiiii"
Phone WA. 5-1381
130 NORTH NINTH STREET
North Sacramento, California
INDUSTRIAL PARTS
SUPPLY, INC.
Parts Specialists in Hea\y
Duty Machinery
Phone WA 5-0817
920 Del Paso Boulevard
NORTH SACRAMENTO,
CALIFORNIA
HAGGINWOOD
TEXACO SERVICE
CLIFF WILLIAMS
SERVICE OUR SPECIALTY
Phone WA 5-9820
3295 Marysville Road
NORTH SACRAMENTO,
CALIFORNIA
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February 1 953
Telephone Dial Hickory 9-4296
DEL PASO GLASS CO.
Window - Plate - Auto Glass and Mirrors
Structural Glass and Steel Sash
Arcadia Sliding Doors
AUB. SMITH AL RATZLAFF
1019 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone WA. 5-1891
RALPH'S PHARMACY
RALPH M. ROMESBURG
Quality Prescription Service
1120 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Kistler Appliance - Television
WALTER KISTLER, Prop.
1810 DEL PASO BLVD.
WAbash 5-2376
1715 DEL PASO BLVD.
WAbash 5-6337
E.W.WARNER F.C.PHILLIPS
CASCADE TOWEL SUPPLY
Let Us End Your Clean
Towel Worries
2208 DEL PASO BLVD.
WA. 5-9813
Hunting and Fishing Headquarters
WAYNE R. SWART
HARDWARE . . . PAINTS
Dial WA. 5-0784
1927 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GIDE APPLIANCE CO.
VERNE V. GIBBS
WESTINGHOUSE
GIBSON
WESTERN HOLLY
SPARTON TV
1512 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
Telephone WA. 9-7486
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
El Rancho Trailer Village
W. V. CARTER O. M. CUSTER
"The Particular Place for Particular People"
GRACE and JACK ROBINSON, Mgrs.
Phone WA. 5-9931
1200 East EL CAMINO AVE.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
STUDIO OF REFLEXOLOGY
STORIES THE FEET TELL
ZONE THERAPY
FLORENCE STEINRICH
Phone WA. 5-3240
317 FAIRFIELD STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFFORNIA
people call him Buck ami he hangs
around the Knights of the Red Branch
Hall. He would probably be there to-
night."
Mathesoii detailed Detective Sergeant
Allen McGinn and two other officers to
go to the hall that night with Lawson.
Shotgun squads were stationed outside,
waiting for violent resistance. But al-
though they searched until the nightly
dance ended the mysterious Buck never
appeared.
The follov\'ing night Chief of Police
O'Brien spoke for the second time over
the air and assured the terrified citizens
of San Francisco that they were safe
from further murder raids by the Mad
Dog.
Police continued to work night and
day in an effort to track down the killers.
Police districts were still subdi\ided into
zones, and the zones were broken down
into special categories such as hotels, res-
taurants, boarding houses, private homes,
business establishments, pool halls, even
to vacant lots.
Each of these places was searched,
their occupants questioned, and all sus-
picious characters taken to the Hall of
Justice for further examination. Par-
ticular attention was paid to underworld
dives and speakeasies. Still no good sus-
pect was located. Repeated attempts to
find the mysterious "Buck" at the
Knights of the Red Branch Hall failed.
After repeated wild goose chases for
two days, Detectives Louis DeMattei and
George "Paddy" Wafer conceived the
idea of continuing their search at night
in the company of two e.xcons who had
offered to help track down the killers.
The pair continued their specified du-
ties during the day, but made the rounds
of underworld hangouts at night with
the friendly felons. In several pool
rooms they heard talk about an Irish-
man, an Italian, and a man known only
as "Gooseneck."
Both the Italian and the Irishman
were located, but both produced unshake-
able alibis. Still not discouraged, De-
!\Iattei and Wafer continued their search
for Gooseneck. After almost a week of
steady work one of their e.xcons located
a man who knew "Gooseneck." Con-
fronted by the detectives, he was reticent.
"I'd be crazy to rat on a guy who has
killed five people," he remarked. "AVhat
makes you think I'd live to testify?"
"^Ve'll see that you're well taken care
of," Wafer promised. "Anyway, the
sooner we get Gooseneck, the safer you
are. What makes you think he'll let you
live now?"
With the promise of special protection
the man xolunteered the information
that he had seen "Gooseneck" with a
HAGGINWOOD CLEANERS
FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CARE
WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER
We Give Cash Checks
Phone WA. 5-3155
3213 MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CREST CAFE
GOOD COFFEE
STEAKS — CHOPS— SEAFOODS
Businessmen's Lunch
Homemade Pies
Phone WA. 5-6688
1924 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
GRADY'S SHELL SERVICE
SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS
Phone WA. 5-9953
2320 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Tel: WA. 5-6561
ALLRED'S HOBBY SHOP
PLANES - CARS - BOATS
BISQUE WARE - COPPER
TEXTILE PAINT, ETC.
3383 MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HAGGINWOOD FAMILY SHOP
CLOTHING - NOTIONS
SIMPLICITY PATTERNS - YARD GOODS
A FULL LINE OF DRY GOODS
Phone WA. 5-6191
3091 MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CHARM CENTER BEAUTY SHOP
MRS. DORIS M. BALLINGER
COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE
3167 MARYSVILLE ROAD
Phone WA. 5-0790
Hoyt's Do-Nut and Coffee Shop
HONEY GLAZED POTATO DOUGHNUTS
Phone WA. 5-9959
1525 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Telephone WA. 5-2331
DYNAN'S CABINET SHOP
T. E. DYNAN. Proprietor
STORE FIXTURES
SPECIALIZED STORE FIXTURES
128 NORTH 9TH STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
/ , hriiarx 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 45
Phone WA. S-3856
COMPLIMENTS
OF
DR. ALLEN C. JAYNES, Denihi
3202 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
RANALD J. AITKENS
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Bookkeeping and Tax Service
MAIL-ME MONDA'l'
TeUphone WA. 5-5424
1719 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TRADER DAN
The Used Car Man
AH BUY 'EM, AH SELL 'EM, AH TRADE 'EM
Phone Hickory 5-7151
1444 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Olyn E. Nightingale
Daymon Nightingale
^vightingale's Funeral Chcpci
and Amb-jSancs Service
"Serving the people of this area, with
equal consideration, regardless of creed
or earthly possessions."
Telephone V/Abash 5-0242
1030 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
FREEZERS
APPLIANCES
MARKS AND KENT
JOHN KENT
Complete Home Food Plan
HI. 9-2187
1316 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNI.A
PACIFIC REFRIGERATION STORE
1071 East El Catnino Avenue
HEIL BROS.
Contractors, Sales & Service
Sheet Metal - Air Conditioning
Commercial Refrigeration
Office Phone WAbash 5-3503
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BALKOW NURSERY AND FLORIST
Shrubs - Patted Plants - Garden Supplies
Fertilizers - Insecticides
BALKOW GIFT SHOP
Brass - Copper - Ceramics
PLANTERS
Planted and Unptanted
Phone WA. 5-9491
2993 MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Walker's New and Used Furniture
WE BUY HIGH AND
SELL FOR LESS
Phone WA. 5-7308
2615 RIO LINDA BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ficshh baiulagcil n'Kht hand at a Waller
Street saloon in the wee hours of Suiuia>
morning. He added that the man had
talked to the proprietor of the speakeas\
and apparently knew him,
DeMattei ami Wafer \ isited the Wal-
ler Street speakeasy that night.
"Sure I know a fellow they call
'Gooseneck'," the proprietor told the of-
ficers, "He comes in here all the time.
Is there any trouble? '
"\Vas he in here Saturda\' night? "
"Not Saturday night exactly. Sunday
morning about three a.m.," the man re-
plied. "He had a bloody rag over his
hand and he seemed worried about some-
thing."
"He should ha\T been," Wafer re-
marked. The inspectors learned through
questioning se\eral of the habitues of the
place that "Gooseneck's" proper nam?
was Lawrence Weeks and that he li\ed
in a cheap boarding hovise on Howard
Street.
A visit to the Howard Street address
revealed that the suspect worked at the
Duboce Street tunnel, drank quite a bit,
but otherwise lived a quiet life.
"We'd better not pick him up \et,
DeMattei suggested. "If we watch him
he might lead us to the other killer.
Prom the way these jobs went, I'd sa\' he
was the worst of the two."
I he detecti\es agreed to visit the
Duboce Street tunnel the following day
and watch their quarry from a distance.
Weeks was pointed out to them by thr
foreman on the job. He fitted the de-
scription of the number two man on the
Saturday night crimes perfectly. His face
was heavy boned with close set eyes, but
he in no way tallied with the man who
had accompanied the buck toothed killer
on the following Alonday.
"I wonder if there can be a third
man, " DeMattei observed.
"Let's watch him and find out. "
A three day vigil added nothing to
their information. From a neighboring
rooftop the\ watched the suspect and saw
nothing in his behavior that would dis-
tinguish him from other men. Finger-
prints were obtained through the fore-
man, but when these were taken to the
rogues galler\ in the bureau of identifi-
cation none were found that \vould
match them. The fellow evidently had
no previous criminal record.
Ihe behavior of Weeks oft the job
was just as exemplary as his record indi-
cated. He drank a lot, but otherwise had
no associations with the iniderworld nor
any evident inclination toward crime.
One flaw was found, however, that was
out of line with the man's general char-
acter.
An examination of his bank account
Office WA. 5-5517
Res. WA. 5-9674
Frank's Sewer, Plumbing and
Septic Tank Service
STATE LICENSED CONTRACTOR
Sewer and Drain Lines Installed
Septic Tanks Cleaned. Built and Repaired
Basement Pumping
FRANK ROMANO. Owner
3010 MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
The Club Where All Good Friends Meet
TOPSY TURVY CLUB
Jim Cameron - Barbara Cameron
Cocktails - Entertainment
Hours 10 A.M. to 2 A.M.
Phone WA. S-9979
2128 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH S.ACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
IVERS E. "BILL" WILEY
WILEY AND SON
AUTOMOBILE & HEAVY DUTY REPAIR
MARINE— INDUSTRIAL
WA. 5-4213
R. R. Box 635
LOWER MARYSVILLE ROAD
Just North of Silver Eagle
VERN'S FEED AND HARDWARE
FEED - SEED - HAY - GRAIN
PET SUPPLIES
HARDWARE
WA. 5-6405
3216 LOWER MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
ESSEX PENCIL PRODUCTS
COMPANY. INC.
Manufacturers of
VENUS-VELVET PENCILS
NORTH SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
J. C. BECKER
PLUMBING AND HEATING
REPAIR WORK OUR SPECIALTY
Plumbing Fixtures of All Kinds
Telephone WA. 5-6423
1925 KENWOOD STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TWIN CITY OIL COMPANY
GASOLINE— OIL— ACCESSORIES
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS — GARAGE
Service of All Kinds
S&H Green Stamps
1708 AUBURN BOULEVARD
Tel. Wa. 5-1187
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
American Art & Decorating Co.
LICENSED CONTRACTORS
Painting - Paperhanging - Tapeing & Texturing
R. O. WOODS
Phone WAbash S-7107
707 ACACIA AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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Fchruar]! 1953
WA. S-22S9
SUPREME CLEANERS
LUX THEATRE BUILDING
Free Pick-up and Delivery
1192 EAST EL CAMINO
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Muller Tile Company, Inc.
ONLY GENUINE CLAY USED
2502 RIO LINDA BOULEVARD
Phone WA. S-S300
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Office Phone WA. 5-6213
BROKAW & NORMAN
AUTO WRECKERS
USED CARS - USED PARTS
RAY BROKAW
HI. 9-81 18
GEO. NORMAN
HI. 9-5107
3000 BEN ALI AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
PAUL SIMMONS H. T. DEESE
PAUL SIMMONS
Painting Contractors
SHEET ROCK FINISHING A SPECIALTY
WA. 5-1753
621 ALAMOS AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
C. p. HOBBS - We// Drilling
Phone WA. 5-9693
1634 GLENROSE AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
SCOTT LUMBER CO.
"See Scotty for All Your Building Needs"
Cash Stamps — Get Your Free Scotty Tarn
Phone WA. 5-1454
2809 RIO LINDA BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TOMMY KELLY'S CUCKOO CLUB
Come In and Meet
SIS & DOT & TOM
Phone WA. 5-7524
2426 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
NEVA'S COFFEE SHOP
FOUNTAIN • FOOD • GOOD COFFEE
HOMEMADE PIES
Phone IV. 9-9359
6118 FAIROAKS BOULEVARD
NORTH CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
revealed regular large depo.sits that were
oversize for the four dollars a day labor-
er's wage he earned at the tunnel.
On Monday, a week after the second
(.rime orgy, the detectives decided to pick
him up. The first thing they noticed at
clo.se range was a large raw scar on his
right hand.
"Where did yon get that?" they de-
manded.
"I cut my hand working in the tunnel
about a week ago," Weeks replied.
DeMattei turned to the foreman. "Did
he?"
"He didn't report ainthing like that
to me," was the answer.
DeAIattei turned back to AV^eeks. "Get
in the car. \Ve're going for a ride."
Weeks entered the machine and the
three began an automobile ride around
the city. For four hours the three men
drove past the scenes of the three-day
crime orgy with the detectives making
significant remarks as they passed the
point where a particularly fiendish ac-
tion had taken place.
Confronted bluntly with the fact that
he was a suspect, Weeks trembled per-
ceptibly, but denied any knowledge of
the crime. Slowly the intelligent ques-
tioning of the officers broke down his
resistance.
"I've had enough," he said. "I'll talk."
Weeks admitted all of the Saturday
night robberies and the murder of Pa-
gano, but stated he had nothing to do
with the killing of Biaginni. Asked
about the Monday night jobs. Weeks
flatly denied having anything to do with
them. He steadfastly clung to his story.
"I had all I wanted Monday night."
In spite of the hope that the arrest of
Weeks would lead them to the other kil-
ler, DeMattei and Wafer were disap-
pointed.
"I only knew him as 'Buck'," he said.
"Besides, I wouldn't name him if I
could. He'd kill me without batting an
eye. There is nothing you could do to
protect me."
Constant questioning at the Hall of
Justice by Lieutenants Dullea and Mc-
Donald and finally by Chief O'Brien
himself accomplished nothing. Weeks,
either because of fear or loyalty, refuse;!
to name his companion.
Meanwhile Detective Sergeant Leo
Bunner, making a house to house search
of his zone, discovered a cafe owner who
had overheard two men, both cab drivers,
talking about the murders and suggest-
C and M CONSTRUCTION CO.
Specialists in
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDING
"CHRIS CHRISTIE— WA. 50767
•■DON" MURCHISON WA. 54227
POST OFFICE BOX 532
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
SUTTON & SUTTON
Painting Contractors
WE SPECIALIZE IN SPRAYING
Phone WA. 5-4323
1419 HOOD ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LINDELL JONES
PORTRAITS
"Serving North Sacramento Area"
FAMILY GROUPS— BABIES— COMMERCIAL
Phone WA. 5-6311
2105 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LIVINGSTON'S
North Sacramento Ready Mix
Serving All Sacramento and Vicinity
SATURDAY DELIVERIES
WAbash 5-8575
500 TRACTION AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TUCKER CONSTRUCTION CO.
J. D. TUCKER
Commercial * Home Building * Remodeling
WA. 5-1280
216 FRIENZA AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Telephone WA. 5-1437
TAYLOR'S
Lumber and Building Materials
THE NEIGHBORHOOD LUMBER YARD
R. E. TAYLOR
2930 19TH STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
COMPUMENTS OF
COPELAND & WILKES
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Richard L. Copeland - William A. Wilkes
WA. 5-5511
PROFESSIONS CENTER
210 CALVADOS AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
I
L. O. KESTER
GENERAL TRUCKING
Phone WA. 5-3027
435 WEST PARK AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
I , hridiry 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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BUSY BEE MARKET
MEATS — GROCERIES — VEGETABLES
BEER — WINE
Under New Management
Phone WA. 5-9945 2781 American Avenue
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BILL'S SECOND-HAND CENTER
Cable Chains-Used Furniture-Belt Motors
Stoves-Pipe & Fittings-Scrap Metals-Batteries
1704 AUBURN BLVD.. Rt. 7, Box 1103-A
Phone WA. 5-3183 Res. WA. 5-6144
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
W. HACK GREEN
WELL DRILLING
Licensed Cintractor
TEST DRILLING • WATER WELLS
Phone IVanhoe 9-0522
2500 VERNA WAY
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TRAILER CITY SALES
ROADMASTERS— DE VILLE
ACCESSORIES — SUPPLIES
Phone WA. 5-7395
1099 EAST EL CAMINO
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CONWAY TRUCK CO.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE HAULING
Phone WA. 5-9588
P. O. BOX 517
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Telephone WAbash 5-8522
SLAGLE ELECTRIC CO.
ART SLAGLE
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
1323 CANNON STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
Sale
es and bervice
Expert Repairs
WHITE'S APPLIANCE SHOP
Furnaces - Water Heaters
Ranges - Thermostats
WORK GUARANTEED
EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
1535 ARCADE BOULEVARD
WAbash 5-1709
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GARDENA MARKET
COMPLETE FOOD MARKET
Phone WA. 5-9896
3046 LOWER MARYSVILLE ROAD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
CUSTOM BUILT FURNITURE
DRAPERIES
GILBERT D. KISER
UPHOLSTERING
CORNER RIO LINDA & EL CAMINO AVE.
Bus. Phone WA. 5-1617
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Ing rliar tlu'N' wait tor a large reward to
be offered before they turned the killers
in. They talked about Walter Swansnn
and mentioned a man named Kelh' re-
peatedly, saying that Kelly had been a
cab dri\er himself.
Detective Sergeants George Wall and
William IMcMahon were ordered to join
Hrunner in a thorough investigation of
the cab companies. The office manager
of the first company contacted revealed a
man named Clarence Kelly had work"d
tor the company, but left it for another.
"I remember the boys called him
Huck," he reported.
A second company was investigated,
but Kelly had left there also. Neither
had kept his address. iVIcMahon returned
til the Hall of Justice where Dullea and
.McDonald were carrying on their tire-
less grilling of Weeks. He handed them
the name on a slip of paper.
Dullea continued on the line he had
been following for several minutes,
scarcely paying any attention to the in-
terruption. Then he shook AVeeks with
a single blunt statement.
"Your pal was Clarence Kelly. \'ou
might as well admit it."
Taken by surprise, Weeks blurted
out: "How did you find that out?" be-
fore he realized what he was saying. The
exhausted young killer then admitted
that Kelly had been his accomplice. He
gave Dullea a South Park address.
Confident that their long vigil was al-
most over, Lieutenant McDonald led a
posse of detectives to the South Park
address. With shotguns poised for ac-
tion and revolvers ready, McDonald,
with AVall, McMahon, and Bimner, en-
tered the house.
"Where's your search warrant?" an
indignant roomer demanded.
" Ihis time we don't need one," Mc-
Donald told him. 1 hey entered a dimly
lit third floor hallway and approached
room 47, the one singled out by Weeks.
A black haired voung man suddenly
dodged out of the room and sped down
the back stairs. As the detectives reached
the back porch they saw him double back
into room 49.
A familiar command to Kelly, "Hands
up!" was snapped by McDonald, but the
young man continued his desperate break
for freedom.
Once more police bullets went wing-
ing after the killer, this time with crip-
pling accuracy. Blood spurted from the
fleeing man's arm, but failed to check his
headlong flight. A second bullet found
its mark. The injured man staggered,
but disappeared through the rear of
flat 49.
COME IN AND GET ACQUAINTED
THE COZY CLUB
TONY KIOS
2330 Del Paso Blvd. HI. 9-9920
NORTH SACRAMKNtO CALIFORNIA
NATHAN'S VARIETY STORE
TOYS our specialty the year around
GIFTS— NOTIONS — CERAMICS
Phono WA. 9-0155 1611 Del Paso Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WOODLAKE TUNE-UP SERVICE
AUTOMOTIVE CARBURETION ELECTRICAL
Telephone WA. 5-3838
1224 Del Paso Boulevard
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
DRIVE INN BARBER SHOP
A. L. JONES
Men's — Ladies' — Childrens' Haircut ting
SPECIALIZING IN MASSAGES
Phone WA. 5-9805 1123-A Del Paso Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
PFEIFFER'S BEACON SERVICE
GAS— OIL — LUBRICATION
EXCELLENT SERVICE
Phone WA. 5-9839
NORTH SACRAMENTO
2021 Del Paso Blvd.
CALIFORNIA
C. E. MARSH - Dentist
1823' 2 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
Above Curtis Drug Store
WA. 9-2114
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
NORTH SACRAMENTO HOTEL
STEAM HEAT AIR CONDITIONED
ELLA E. MOSS, Mgr.
WA. 5-9867 2326 Del Paso Boulevard
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
ROBIN'S APPAREL SHOP
EVERYTHING IN WEARING APPAREL
Phone HI. 9-0334 2116 Del Paso Boulevard
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
C. p. EDWARDS CASE CO.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS - REFRIGERATION
ALL TYPES OF STORE EQUIPMENT
Authorized Commercial Frigidaire Dealer
2965 Del Paso Boulevard Ph WAbash 5-0173
NORTH S.ACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
THE DEL PASO JEWELERS
FINE GIFTS — TERMS
WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING
Phone WA. 5-7282 2324 Del Paso Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HERB NANTZE
CUSTOM
BILL HEIZER
UPHOLSTERING
Furniture Manufacturing, Recovering, Repair
FREE ESTIMATES
WA. 5-8708 1713 Del Paso Boulevard
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LAWRENCE MOTORS
WORK CARS THAT WORK
AT A WORKING MAN'S PRICE
1517 Del Paso Bvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO
WA. 5-5254
CALIFORNIA
THIS AND THAT SHOP
ANTIQUES BOUGHT AND SOLD
Phone WA. 5-5145
922 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Cle-Pro-Janser Janitorial Co.
H. C. GEDDINGS. Owner
A Complete Home Cleaning Service
FREE ESTIMATES
WA. 5-9553
NORTH SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
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February 1953
MAPES LUMBER CO.
LUMBER — HARDWARE
SQUARE DEAL ALL AROUND
WAbash 5-1101 2430 Rio Linda Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
TREE RIPE MARKET
GROCERIES — MEATS— PRODUCE
POTATOES OUR SPECIALTY
Phone WA. S-7127 2840 Lower Marysville Rd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
WA. 5-2892
E. M. MILLER
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SHOPPE
GIFTS & APPLIANCES
1911 Del Paso Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LUX MARKET
GROCERIES - MEATS
VEGETABLES
Phone WA. S-5646
1198 EL CAMINO AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
THE WOOD SHED
Nursery — Plants — Bulbs
Wood, Fireplace and Kindling — Fencing
Barbeque Pits — Rotto-Tiller Work
Phone WA. 5-5293 3264 Marysville Road
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HARLEM HOT SPOT
BEER — EATS — POOL
Phone WA. 5-9730
3545 RIO LINDA BLVD.
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
WA. 5-8802
WALT'S SIGNAL SERVICE
2400 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
EXCLUSIVE MODERN
REST HOME - "Sans PareU"
WA. 5-7277
3170 DEL PASO BOULEVARD
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Res. WA. 5-0861 Phone WA. 5-1485
NYE'S APPLIANCE REPAIR
WASHERS - REFRIGERATORS - RADIO
Let Your Problems Be Our Problems
2203 DEL PASO BLVD.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Phone WA. 5-9928
MOTEL DEL PASO
HOTEL ROOMS and KITCHEN APARTMENTS
319 E. EL CAMINO AVE.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Bus. HI. 9-5251 Res. WA. 5-3128
H. G. LATHAM - Plumbing
CONTRACTING — JOBBING
Licensed
221 NORTH GROVE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
XL STEER & SHEEP FERTILIZERS
S & S FARM SUPPLY
Distributors
P. B. FEED & LAWN FEED
Telephone WA. 5-2842 2441 Rio Linda Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNI.'^
LAWSON SHEET METAL
FURNACES
AIR CONDITIONING
Phone WA. 5-4397
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Automobile - Truck - Tire
Workmen's Compensation - Public Lii
ibility
ALLEN BULLER
2448 DEL PASO BLVD.
Hickory 9-9591
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
.McDonald and his man burst into the
flat past a startled 17 year old boy and
followed a trail of blood to the closet.
There they found the fugitive, critically
wounded but still defiant.
Kelly was taken to the San Francisco
hospital, where police questioned him in
regard to the murders. He denied any
complicity in the crimes. A search of his
rooms revealed a quantity of loot, a blood
stained shirt, and a pair of black leather
puttees such as those used by the uni-
formed cab drivers of Walter Swanson's
company. Confronted with this evidence
Kelly shrugged.
"I'm picked as a fall guy," the suspect
said. "Why should I say anything?"
"Tell us who was with you Monday
night," McDonald urged.
Kelly laughed. "I was home in bed."
^^'^itnesses were paraded in front of
both Kelly and Weeks. All unanimously
recognized Kelly, but only those who
had been victims of the Saturday orgy
recognized Weeks.
"There was another man," the Mon-
day night victims told McDonald.
Dullea, continuing his questioning of
AVeeks, learned that Kelly had fre-
quented a Third Street pool room. He
passed this information on to Detective
Allan McGinn.
"We raided that place Saturday and
Monday," Captain Charles Goff of
Southern station told him. "However,
we can try again."
A number of suspects were rounded
up and brought to McGinn for question-
ing. Confronted with Kelly's name, all
could remember one significant fact.
"He was with Mike Papadaches early
Monday," they reported, "but he didn't
get into town until late Saturday night.
He was in the country picking grapes."
A description of Papadaches fitted per-
fectly with the Monday bandit's, and
McGinn, with Detective Sergeant Ire-
dale, visited his home. 7 he 18 year old
boy greeted the detectives in a bathrobe
and surrendered without a struggle. In-
formed that he was a suspect he broke
down completely and admitted, through
tears, that he had participated in the
Monday night holdups.
"I didn't want to hurt anybody," he
sobbed. "After what he did to the cab
driver I wanted to quit, but he wouldn't
let me. I was afraid he'd kill me if I
ran out."
Papadaches positively identified Kelly
as the third killer, and, after talking to
Chief (^'Rrien, turned state's evidence.
H. B. Ruben's Welding & Machine
Shop
SPECIALISTS IN CAST IRON
Phone WA. 5-4340
120 ELM AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Rogers Super Tread Tire Co.
512 S. First Street, Yakima, Wash.
Ph. 6147
609 W. Bassettlaw Ave., N. Sacramento, Calif.
Ph. Hickory 95640
Telephone WA. 5-5534
ELITE BEAUTY SHOP
HAIR CUTTING OUR SPECIALTY
116 NORTH GROVE AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Anderson's Frostle & Ice Cream
FOR A REAL TREAT IN TOP QUALITY
Mom and Pop Anderson Greet You
Phone WA. S-8609
312 Holden Way at Del Paso Blvd.
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Announcing New Opening in North Sacramento
Nor. Calif. Representative for Atlas Van Lines
Federal Moving & Storage Co,
Office: WA. 5-1882 — Res. WA. 5-5866
313 OXFORD STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LOZON MARKET
Groceries • Lunch Meats • Vegetables
Sundries • Drugs • Beer & Wines
Open 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. — 7 to 6 Sundays
1530 AUBURN BLVD. — Phone WA. 5-3265
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
LAS PALMAS JR. HIGH SCHOOL
FOR NORTH SACRAMENTO
GEORGE D. CROCKER ^
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Specializing in Residential Papering & Painting
Phone WA. 5-2123
NORTH SACRAMENTO
530 Sunset Ave. West
CALIFORNIA
Dial WA. 5-1872
THOMAS FLAUS
HOME FOR THE AGED AND BLIND
1032 ALAMOS AVE.
A
NORTH SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
A Good Place to Eat
Mixed Drinks
COBBLE STONE
Henry's Fried Chicken - Steaks & Sandwiches
Dancing — Lots of Parking Space ^
Frank Palagi and Frank Mentessi, Props. fl
AUBURN BOULEVARD ~
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
w. w. "MAC" Mccormick
LIVESTOCK ORDER BUYER
Phone WA. 5-2283
2681 GROVE AVENUE
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Free Estimates Phone WA. 5-8685
PAT & RAY MOTOR SERVICE
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
FRONT END ALIGNING
112 - 8TH STREET
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
E. L. MATHISEN, D.D.S.
DENTIST
COMMUNIT'i' MEDICAL CENTER
201 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
WA. 5-2771
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
LORD AND BISHOP
CONTRACTING ENGINEERS
Phone WA. 5-3584
P. O. BOX 812
I.hnmrx 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Pa$e 49
PATTON CAFE
BEER— WINE— SANDWICHES
Phone WA. 5-9810
3525 RIO LINDA BOULEVARD
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
WA. S-8549 Wholesale & Retail
FINANS AUTO SUPPLY
AUTO PARTS — ACCESSORIES
N.A.Pj^. Jobber
Res. HI. 9-I84I 3206 Marysville Road
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
NORTH CITY GARAGE
JOHN TESSORE and GUNNY GUNNUFSON
Tune-Up Specialists — Automotive Repairs
1731 'a Del Paso Blvd. WA. 5-6249
NORTH SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BILL'S SERVICE & REPAIR
GAS — OIL — ACCESSORIES
ALL SERVICE GUARANTEED
Phone WA. 5-7577
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
3403 Rio Linda Blvd.
CALIFORNIA
Height's Drive-ln Meat Market
CHOICE MEATS
Phone WA. 5-7311
3538 RIO LINDA BLVD.
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
Perez House & Yard Cleaning
COMMERCIAL— RESIDENTIAL
FREE ESTIMATES
Phone WA. 5-8797
1304 BELL AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
SMITH'S CENTER MARKET
MEATS— GROCERIES — VEGETABLES
VARIETIES — DRUG SUPPLIES
Phone WA. 5-9873
2500 GRAND AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
MARKET CENTER
CANNERY SURPLUS SALES
SAVE UP TO 50% ON FOODSTUFFS
3419 Rio Linda Blvd..
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
Phone WA. 5-0763
CALIFORNIA
DEL PASO LUMBER CO.
LUMBER— HARDWARE — ROOFING
PAINTS — CEMENT
800 Grand Avenue (Next to Fire House)
WA. 5-3507
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALiFORNLA
Telephone WA. 0442 Res. Phone WA. 5-2961
FOUR OAKS BOTTLE SHOP
F. E. FARRELLY. Prop.
LIQUORS - TOBACCO - CIGARS - CANDY
22ND and GRAND AVENUE
EAST DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
JOE W. THOMPSON, Owner Dial WA. 5-7402
Thompson's Upholstering Shop
MODERN OR ANTIQUES
Repairing and Refinishing - All Work Guaranteed
208 W. FORD RD.
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
Arden Hardware & Lumber Sales
Complete Line of Building Supplies
Plumbing Supplies
Phone WA. 5-2338
2105 ARDEN WAY
NORTH SACRAMENUTO CALIFORNIA
WRIGHTS
SELL - BUY - TRADE
NEW AND USED FURNITURE
890 GRAND AVENUE— WA. 5-9559
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
JOKER BOX
BEER — "Where Friendly People Meet"
Under New Management
DICK and GINNY BURKE
Phone WR. 5-9769 3701-03 Rio Linda Blvd.
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
Presented with ()\ erwhelniiiiK cviilcnce
against the trio, the San Francisco
County Grand Jur\- indicted them on
multiple murder charges.
Kelly, who remained defiant to the
cml, was tried in December 1^26, found
guilty of three charges of murder and
given three death sentences. Kelly
laughted at the court.
"Hell, you can only hang me once,"
he jeered.
Weeks entered a plea of guilty to the
Pagano murder, also to grand larceny,
seven robbery counts, and one for auto
theft. He was given a life sentence for
murder, plus consecutive sentences of fwe
years each for robbery and one to ten
years for grand theft.
Papadaches, because of his youth and
the fact that he turned state's evidence,
was allowed to plead guilty to two counts
of second degree robbery and sentenced
to the California State Reformator\-. At
the age of 21 he was released on parole,
but returned to San Quentin prison a
short time later when he was arrested on
a drunk driving charge and convicted of
parole violation.
Kelly was executed in San Quentin
prison on May 11, 1928, after his last
appeal was denied.
PROGRESS REPORT
(CuntniurJ from page !■/)
that I aspire to elective office this spring.
Although it comes as an honor to be so
mentioned, it is distressing to note that
words and actions given without parti-
san design should be construed as tools
of political ambition.
I am not a candidate for elective office
in 1953. If I aspire to contribute further
service to our city, it is best oftered in
the field to which I ha\e de\oted the
major portion of my life.
It is the task of the police to protect
the lives and property of citizens of Los
Angeles. We are engaged in a coura-
geous and worthwhile attempt to honor-
ably and professionally accomplish that
task. It is not a thing to be destroyed
for transient advantage. I trust the com-
ing election will not see the progress we
ha\e made sacrificed upon the altar of
selfish purpose.
Phone Pollock 1
Murry and Klein
50 GRAND CAFE AND BAR
CHINESE AND AMERICAN FOODS
BOTTLE GOODS
14 Miles East of Placerville on Highway 50
POLLOCK PINES CALIFORNIA
Phone 28-J-2
HOWARD K. GRESHAM
LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER
Lots and Homes
P. O. Box 218 — On Highway 50
POLLOCK PINES CALIFORNIA
H. W. HAENKLE
hntallation of
CARPET, LINOLEUM
ASPHALT TILE
WA 5-1261
1104 Carmelita Avenue
DEL PASO HEIGHTS, CALIF.
FRONTIER CLUB
BOB - JACK
BEER AND DANCING
WA 5-9893
3625 Rio Linda Boulevard
DEL PASO HEIGHTS, CALIF.
THE
HEIGHTS PHARMACY
ERNEST C. SPINETTI
PRESCRIPTIONS
Sundries - Cosmetics - Gifts
Phone WAbash 5-5527
3739 Rio Linda Boulevard
DEL PASO HEIGHTS, CALIF.
HAGGIN-GRANT
RADIO ANDELECTRIC
SERVICE
EMMETT HULL
Authorized Sales and Service
ZENITH - PHILCO
MOTOROLA
Radio-Television Repairing
3385 Marysville Road
DEL PASO HEIGHTS, CALIF.
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
February 1 953
MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT
NORTH AVENUE CAFE
BETTY E. PECHAUER, Owner
DRAFT BEER ON TAP— SOFT DRINKS
Phone WA. 5-1277
2149 NORTH AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
KIDDIE LANE
THE COMPLETE CHILDREN'S STORE
DRESSES— TOYS — SHOES — LAYETTES
AND BOYS' WEAR
Phone WA. S-8724
815 GRAND AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
ALHAMBRA FLOOR COMPANY
FRANK J. CAPACHI. Owner
HARDWOOD FLOORS
MAPLE - OAK
Res. Dial IV. 9-3431
Shop: 3005 BEN ALI AVE.
Dial WA. 5-7442
WA. 5-0304
CORBIN LOCKER COMPANY
COLD STORAGE LOCKERS
WHOLESALE MEATS
P. O. Box 459
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
GENE McCAFFERY CO.
Gene McCaffery
Furniture and Appliances, New and Used
WE BUY AND SELL
2 Blocks North Jerry's Corner
Next to Vincent's Market
Telephone WA. 5-1784
3927 MARYSVILLE ROAD
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
ADAMS AND GIRAUD
BUILDERS. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
R. B. ADAMS
3300 Whitney — IV. 9-7407
CHAS OIRAUD
3935 Birch St. — WA. 5-0171
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
D. W. PICKENS
BRICK AND STONE CONTRACTOR
Phone WA. 5-1438
3509 MARYSVILLE ROAD
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
Sinks - Floors Bath Rooms - Store Fronts
Remodeling a Specialty
JOHN L. SHOOK
TILE CONTRACTOR
Ceramic Tile
WA. 5-8502
2112 GRAND AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
(Continued from page 11 )
oretl by the National Safety Council for
going through the entire year of 1950
without a single traffic fatality. During
1951 only one fatality marred the record
and the same thing happened last year.
1 he North Sacramento department
had the first uniformed and trained civil
defense auxiliary police force in North-
ern California. The 35 members of the
auxiliary meet twice a month, and have
advanced through all of the regular civil
defense courses. Now some of them are
being trained in squad car work, just in
case that should become necessary in an
emergency. The department furnishes
them with badges and hat shields, and
each of the 35 men has bought his own
uniform.
I he auxiliary is so popular there is a
permanent waiting list of men who want
to join. But the department's training
and other facilities are not adequate to
handle a bigger auxiliary at present.
Last year the force added a photo lab-
oratory to its facilities. The fellow who
does nearly all of the printing and other
dark room work is Chief Wilson.
Violent deaths are rare in the city, and
one that happened last year shows the
department is just as happy in freeing an
innocent man as in convicting a guilty
one.
A woman was found shot to death in
a manner clearly indicating she had been
murdered. She was killed by a shot in
the abdomen from a high powered rifle.
No powder burns were evident and it
appeared very unlikely that she could
have shot herself because of the length
of the rifle. Besides, the weapon was
several feet from where her body was
found on the floor of her living room,
and there was a bullet hole in the wall
at such an angle suicide was ruled out at
an early stage.
The victim's boy friend had spent the
evening with her. He admitted they had
quarreled, and was jailed as a suspect.
"At that stage," Chief AVilson recalls,
"convicting him would have been a sim-
ple matter of going to court. He was
hooked."
But the investigation went on because
of the defendant's insistence that he had
nothing to do with the shooting. And it
produced results. The bullet hole in the
wall, which was such a convincing clue,
turned out to be an old one, caused when
the gun went off accidentally some weeks
before. The bullet was found, and it
had on it no flesh particles. An inch by
inch check showed another tiny hole in
the cracked ceiling, which was where the
fatal bullet went.
Phone WA. S-7558
KING'S JEWELERS
In Four Oaks Shopping Center
GUARANTEED WATCH REPAIRING
Branch Post Office
2138 GRAND AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
RETTAS FOUNTAIN
BREAKFAST — LUNCH— DINNERS
Burgers in a Basket with Shoestrings
Phone WA. 5-7503
821 GRAND AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
Del Paso Heights Hardware Store
GENERAL HARDWARE
Paints — Plumbing Supplies
Fishing Tackle — Sporting Goods — Glassware
Phone WA. 5-8512
PARK AND GRAND AVE.
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
WA. 5-741 1 Res. WA. 5-5633
TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY CALL
CARDER REALTY
FARMS — RANCHES — HOMES
George S. Carder — George H. Waugh
Res. WA. 5-8372
3389 MARYSVILLE ROAD
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
MEET MR. SPUDNUT
Freshest Thing in Town
HILL'S SPUDUT SHOP
HOME COOKING
SPECIAL PRICES FOR PARTIES
We Make Our Own Pies
Phone WA. 5-9671
3735 MARYSVILLE RD. at Jerry's Comer
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
GIL'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE
GILBERT T. KEPLINGER
Phone WA. 5-9773
1804 NORTH AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
DEL PASO AUTO SUPPLY
L, H. "TIP" TIPPITT
Distributors of . . .
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS - ACCESSORIES
GOODYEAR TIRES - HOOD TIRES
Norwalk Gasoline
WA. 5-7383
901 GRAND
DEL PASO HEIGHTS
1
CALIFORNIA
Arden Town Richfield Service
TIRES • BATTERIES • AUTO ACCESSORIES
PICK UP AND DELIVERY
We Give Cash Checks
Phone IV. 9-1915
FAIROAKS BLVD. & WATT AVE.
ARDEN TOWN CALIFORNIA*
I\hrunry 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
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BERNIE MOULTON
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Tel. WA. 5-6640
3717 MAHOGANY STREET
DED PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
Phone WA. S-I797
HALL-BURDETTE
NORTON MORTORCYCLES
"World's Best Roadholder"
AND THE AMBASSADOR LIGHTWEIGHT
1138 BELL AVENUE
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
FARMERS HARDWARE
A Complete Hardware Store
WA. S-0906
3736 MARYSVILLE ROAD
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
JACK V. UNDEN. JR.
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR
"Live in a House That Jack Built"
Tel. WA. 5-2973
5109 16TH STREET
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
WA. 5-3909
WA. 5-7231
Bellview Sand & Gravel Co.
Drain Rock - Plaster Sand - Fill Dirt
Fill Sand - Decomposed Granite
All Kinds of Crushed Rock - Good Top Soil
Prompt, Courteous Service
J. M. (TEX) PIERCE, Owner
4333 - 24TH STREET
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO TILE CO.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRING
WYLIE E. SHOEMAKER
SAMUEL E. EDENS
M. F. KUHLMAN
1713 NOGALES STREET
Phone WA. 5-8606
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
LARSON'S SHELL SERVICE
THERE'S A REASON WHY THEY
ALL STOP AT LARSON'S
WAbash S-9760
3801 MARYSVILLE ROAD
Corner of Grand
DEL PASO HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA
HODGE PLUMBING SERVICE
IVanhoe 9-1507
3944 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
1 lu" ileath was CDiiclusiveh e.stablishetl
as a suicide aiul the defendant was re-
leased.
Wilson's main hobb\ is flying his
small, two place Luscomb plane. His
ability as a pilot has come in handy
numerous times in the police depart-
ment's work.
Percy Gas.so\va\' is the assistant chief
of the department. 1 he other officers
are Jack Raacor, Walter Land, Pete
Rineberg, Ben Bruno, Ra\ Rhodes and
Dean Jones.
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
( l'iiiUinui\l frum pui/r 21 j
the records in I'^Ob, and to the conse-
quent creation and development of a fin-
gerprint file that for some years was the
largest in the west. Caldwell asserts that,
like some others, he too had found an
earlier interest in Mark Twain's notable
storv, "Fudd'nhead Wilson."
Harry H. Caldwell was pensioned
from the service in 1932, after a period
of nearly three decades devoted to the
furtherance of modern methods in crimi-
nology, and, during that time, the Oak-
land department was directed by a num-
ber of different chiefs; some of whom
had little interest in scientific advance-
ment. Caldwell relates an amusing
though lamentable episode of his return
from an unusually important convention
of the International Association for
Identification, in which at various times
he held many offices and of which he was
eventually made Dean Emeritus.
On this especial occasion, the organi-
zation, largely through Caldwell's ef-
forts, had accomplished the enactment
of certain national legislation particu-
larly favorable to the interests of law-
enforcement, and the related events had
been widely publicized by the press:
Caldwell's name and preeminence were
blazoned upon the first page of every
journal from coast to coast. Upon re-
porting for duty, he was met at the sta-
tion by the current chief, whom Cald-
well greeted respectfully, voicing a hope
that the commendatory newspaper stor-
ies, inevitably reflecting credit to the
entire department and its head executi\e,
had met with his superior's approval.
The chief grudgingly admitted the fa-
vorable recognition, but added, "Those
fellows (meaning the identification ex-
perts) are all fakers; you know that as
well as I do."
Intolerance Encountered
Such bigotry displayed by the leading
official of a large metropolitan organiza-
tion offers some indication of the igno-
rant intolerance encountered by those
who champion progress. However, the
COMPLIMENTS OF
D. B. RASMUSSEN, D.D.S.
Phone IV. 9-6753
5805 MARCONI AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
OLIVE INN
MEALS • BEER • WINE
Phone IV. 9-3398
3001 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
For Fine Papering and Painting Call . . .
CHET PALMER
Phone IV. 9-7089
6380 SUTTER AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
HURST REALTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Featuring Acreages - Small Ranches
Telephones — Office: IV. 9-7666; Res. IV. 9-3556
2733 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
RUSSEL L. FILLNER
CUSTOM BUILDER OF QUALITY
RANCH AND MODERN HOMES
Phone IV. 9-6873
4821 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
O. C. BREILING
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Phone IVanhoe 9-0152
1950 MISSION AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
REAL HOME COOKED CHINESE FOOD
SUN AR CAFE
ORDERS PUT UP TO TAKE OUT
IVanhoe 9-2553
FAIR FOOD MARKET BUILDING
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
BERKAN & CLARK
Sheet Metal
Carl Clark — Res. HI. 5-8288
Rocco Berkan — Res. IV. 9-3510
LENNOX AIRFLO HEATING
Ventilation • Air Conditioning
Shop Phone IV. 7-1812
4816 FAIR OAKS BVLD.
Carmichael, California
CARMICHAEL GARAGE
JACK KENNEY
UNITED MOTORS SERVICE
Complete Auloniotive Service
Tuneups and Brakes a Specialty
Phone IV. 9-8327
5808 MARCONI AVENUE
Carmichael, California
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I'cliruary 1953
TRIANGLE RANCH SUPPLY
FELIX HENSIIAW
FEED • HARDWARE • SADDLE SUPPLIES
Phone IVanhoe 7-0754
3932 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
CARMICHAEL
Upholstering & Mattress Co.
Mattresses Remade • Box Springs
Furniture Upholstered • Trailer Cushions
N. PAYNE
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Phone IV. 9-6443
4149 GARFIELD AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
JENNY WREN
Nursery School
MRS. ALBERT WIEDERHOLD, Director
Stories, music, creative and dramatic play, play
and finger painting, rhythm band, folk games.
Full day program, hot lunch, individual nap cots.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
AGES: 3 TO 5
IV. 7-2929
6216 KENNETH AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
CARMICHAEL JEWELER
WATCH REPAIRING AT ITS FINEST
DEALER FOR WYLER WATCHES
CARMICHAEL SHOPPING CENTER
Phone IV. 7-2418
Box 532
CARMICHAEL
CALIFORNIA
OTTO'S SPORT SHOP
Fishing Tackle • Bait • Guns • Ammunition
Sporting Goods • Bicycle Accessories
Toys • Wallets • Gifts
LICENSES • FREE CAMPFIRE PERMITS
Open Friday Evening Til 9 P.M.
Phone IV. 7-0641
2910 FAIR OAKS BLVD. AT MARCONI AVE.
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
ERNIE MERRILL'S
MOBILGAS • MOBIL TIRES & ACCESSORIES
"If You Get Good Service Remember
Where You Got It"
Phone IV. 9-9919
3049 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
CARMICHAEL PHARMACY
Next to R&H Hardware
Phone IV. 9-3724
2947 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
ACTION STAMPS
PATRONIZE YOUR ACTION STAMP DEALER
Phone IV. 9-723S
6036 LANDIS
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
annals of mankind have been expurgated
by time's cleansing touch, and the petty
personalities of temporary tyrants are
deleted from the record ; whereas, for
those who sacrificed personal interest in
the welfare of humanity, destiny reserves
a lasting laurel.
Always to be remembered are those
fearless leaders who had advanced the
precepts of science, but the field of per-
sonal identification probably owes its
largest debt to August Vollmer, retired
Professor of Police Administration at
the University, of California, and ac-
knowledged world leader in all branches
of criminology. Through nearly half a
century of tireless effort, his versatile
genius has largely been the cause of uni-
versal appreciation for the use of science
in society's warfare against crime, and
has earned him the well-deserved title of
"Father of Modern Police Methods."
Progressive Policies
It was an important event in the civic
annals of Berkele\' when August Voll-
mer was elected to the post of Town
Marshal in 1905. His progressive poli-
cies at once brought about marked ad-
vancement in the city's administrative
and executive program, and, in 1909, his
appointment to the position of Chief of
Police offered freer scope for the devel-
opment of an organization that was des-
tined to become an international stand-
ard of excellence.
Fully appreciative of fingerprint util-
ity, Vollmer lost no time in adopting
the method. He writes that the first per-
son to be thus recorded in the Berkeley
Bureau was one Frank Snow, amusingly
enough, a drug addict, whose impressions,
made in December 1907, upon an unpre-
pared sheet of white paper, are still pre-
served in the police archives. Vollmer
also asserts that almost with the bureau's
inception, the identification of a much
wanted but at first unrecognized confi-
dence man, through submitting his fin-
gerprints to an eastern bureau for search,
amply illustrated the system's efficiency,
dispelling whatever doubts may have lin-
gered in the minds of other civic execu-
tives.
Captain Clarence D. Lee, a co-worker
with Vollmer, had been placed in charge
of the records in 1906, and the kindred
interests of Vollmer, Lee, Caldwell, De
Pue, and certain other progressi\es, led
to the advocation of a state identification
bureau to serve as a clearing house for
fingerprint records sent from all Califor-
nia law enforcement agencies. Such a
proposal was duly introduced before the
state legislature in 1907, but, although
gaining a majority approval by that body.
WALTER N. HOWE 1
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR ^
Telephone IV. 9-0542
5117 KOVANDA AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
ROEDIGER & ROBINSON
CEMENT CONTRACTORS
Phone IV. 9-2741
3920 HOLLISTER AVENUE
NORTH CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
ROBERT E. GRANT I
PLASTERING CONTRACTOR ^
QUALITY PLASTERING AT
REASONABLE PRICES
Telephone IV?-hoe 9-4057
3912 BRYANS WAY
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
LEW HARRIS
TILE — Linoleum, Rubber, Asphalt, Cork
and Metal Wall Tile
INLAID LINOLEUM • PRINT LINOLEUM
IV. 9-1021
6221 Vi FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
DURO-BILT HOMES CO.
Specializing in Custom Built Homes
FREE ESTIMATES GIVEN
Phone IV. 7-2219
5532 WHITNEY AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
MARCONI PALMS
FRANCES I. ANDERSON, Owner
MILD-MENTAL AND NERVOUS DISEASES
PSYCHIATRISTS ON CALL
Phone IV. 9-3542
4932 MARCONI AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
ROY S. REED
BUILDER OF DISTINCTIVE HOMES
All Types of Commercial
and Home Construction
Telephone IVanhoe 9-4635
6930 SUTTER AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
PAT-KATH BOXER KENNELS
CHAMPION BLOODLINES
HARRY JONES & WALTER MERKSAMER
Puppies for Sale • A.K.C. Registered
Stud Service
2416 WALNUT AVENUE
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
Fch,
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FLORIN CLEANERS
N. B. CALIVA, Owner and Operator
LAUNDRY AND ALTERATION SERVICE
We Call for and Deliver
P. O. BOX 128 — HI. 7-4079
FLORIN CALIFORNIA
EDGE CREEK GOAT DAIRY
SACRAMENTO COUNTY'S
ONLY LICENSED GOAT DAIRY
Telephone IVanhoe 9-2580
6933 FAIROAKS BLVD.
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
McCOMAS LUMBER SALES
WE SELL LUMBER —
DIRECT FROM MILL TO YOU
Phone IV. 7-2263
SI2S FAIROAKS BOULEVARD
at Arden Way
CARMICHAEL CALIFORNIA
McLAYS GARAGE
GENERAL REPAIRING
WELDING • MACHINE WORK
Hlllcrest 7-4083
FLORIN CALIFORNIA
Phone HI. 7-0656
S. W. SUNZERI
GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
Route 1, Box 2200
FLORIN, CALIFORNIA
Hlllcrest 7-0092
Compliments
of
LESLIE C. LANDON
Lumber
P. O. BOX 133
Florin, California
the current governor's veto killed the
measure.
Bill Passes
But Vollnier and his able confreres
were not of the type who tamely submit
to opposition, however dishearteniii};.
\ ear after year, the project was repeat-
edly introduced before every subsequent
state administration, until 1918, when
the bill was finally passed, creating the
much-needed central bureau in the Cali-
fornia State Capitol at Sacramento. This
successful crusade, led by Chief Voll-
mer and his followers, like many of his
other signal enterprises, deserves the
highest commendation.
Despite the spread of appreciation for
fingerprinting in the United States, com-
paratively few technical books were writ-
ten on the subject, primarily. "Finger-
prints, 1 heir Identitication and L^ses,"
by Frederick A. Brayley, printed in
1910, seems to have been the first, while
"Finger Print Instructor," by Frederick
Kuhne, and published in 1916, was the
only early American text to attain gen-
eral recognition. "Finger Prints Simpli-
fied," offered some years later by James
Holt, although a useful work, failed to
gain any considerable popularity, and
other sporadic outputs by various writers
enjoyed only transient notice with the
exception of "Personal Identification, "
by Prof. Harris H. AVilder and Bert
AVentworth. This authoritative work,
dealing with the identification field more
generally, was considered both practical
ami inclusive. However, even this con-
tribution furnished little historical data
and tendered no systemic improvements
or extensions of the fundamental Galton-
Henry principles; the original text by Sir
E. R. Henry, "Classification and L^ses
of Finger Prints, " published in 1900 in
England, continued to be preferred by
students.
Transition Period
Obviously, it would be futile to fur-
nish a chronological list of the dates and
places when fingerprints were installed
by the various states and cities of Amer-
ica, although it would seem appropriate
to offer some few of the more significant
and representative circumstances. The
pioneer work of Ferrier inspired a large
number of students, who, later, as teach-
ers, imparted information to many oth-
ers, but the New "'l ork Police School of
Criminology, conducted by Joseph Fau-
rot, as an enduring organization, pro-
vided instruction for more scholars,
many of whom came from distant parts
to attend classes.
Slowly at first, but sureh', the use of
KARA'S DRIVE-IN MARKET
MEATS • GROCERIES • VEGETABLES
DRY GOODS
EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOM
Phone HI. 6-8602
FLORIN CALIFORNIA
DAVE'S MARKET
FLORIN
Phone HI. 5-0092
P. O. BOX 106
CALIFORNIA
Specializing in Construction Repair
FLORIN WELDING
AUTOMATIC HARD SURFACING
ART DUNTON AND GID SCHNAIDT
HUnter 6-2764
FLORIN CALIFORNIA
THE ALOHA MOTEL
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shuren, Proprietors
ALL MODERN - AIR CONDITIONED
Box 210, Route 1 — Hlllcrest 7-2503
y^ Mile So. of Sacramento City on Highway 99
FLORIN CALIFORNIA
RANCH FRUIT MARKET
FRESH FRUITS YEAR AROUND
Home Cured Olives of All Kinds
Phone HI. 5-5991
PERKINS CALIFORNIA
Phone HI. 6-6655
ACE AUTO WRECKERS
FOLSOM BLVD. AT PERKINS
FULL HOUSE OF PARTS
VIRGIL HARRIS— BOX 193
PERKINS CALIFORNIA
TOM'S TRAILER EXCHANGE
3'2 Miles East of Perkins, North Side U. S. 50
We Pay Cash for House Trailers-Sell Easy Terms
Hlllcrest 7-5185 — P. O. Box 196
PERKINS CALIFORNIA
PERKINS AIRPORT
CHINCHILLA RANCH
DUKE HARBAUCH
HI. 6-2471
CALIFORNIA
I ire Repairs
Phone HI. 6-4514
PERKINS TIRE SERVICE
C. E, KERSE"!' • HARRY V. YATES
COMPLETE TIRE SERVICE
FOLSOM BOULEVARD
PERKIN.S CALIFORNIA
COLOMA STORE
At the Base of Marshall's
Monument
GROCERIES - LUNCHES
BEER AND WINE
Allen and Bertha Mae Combs
Phone Placerville 150-R-2
COLOMA, CALIFORNIA
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February 1953\
Phone 607-J
W. E. CARNAHAN
ASPHALT, TILE. CARPET AND
LINOLEUM LAYING - FLOOR SANDING
"Kentile Asphalt Tile"
HIGHWAY SO EAST
Opposite Gold Trail Motor Lodge
P. O. Box 924
PLACER VILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 799-J
ALBERT SIMON
"THE QUALITY SHOP"
. . . Quality First . . .
379 MAIN STREET
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
RUPLEY BROS.
LOGGING CONTRACTOR
Telephone 237
P. O. Box 271
0>ie and One-Half Miles North
of Camino
PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
•- ~.
JOE VI C I NI
Contractor
EARTH MOVING
LAND LEVELING
LAND CLEARING
HAULING
All Modern Equipment
114 Miles West of Placerville on
HIGHWAY 50
P. O. BOX 206
Telephone 100
the system was extended, as earnest ad-
vocates carried the teachings to all parts
of the country; and here and there some
enterprising and forceful figure attained
more than passing repute. A. J. Reno,
an active participant in the enforcement
field, toolc up the study of fingerprinting
in 1905, shortly thereafter introducing
the method in the Illinois State Reforma-
tory and also in the .Mi^inesota State
Penitentiary, in 1908. Reno featured
prominently through that transitional
period, and held office in the identifica-
tion experts' organization, later adding
his eftorts to secure the passage of legal
measures that proved exceedingly helpful
to the identification program.
Years Pay Tribute
The passing years pay their tribute to
all those worthy leaders of the earlier
ilays in identification development, and
modern recognition agrees that few con-
tributed so generously as did Bert Went-
worth, alreadv mentioned as coauthor
with Prof. H. H. Wilder. ^Vhile Police
Commissioner in Dover, New Hamp-
shire, he brought fingerprinting to the
police department of that city in 1906,
and, until his death in 1938, the under-
taking of law enforcement occupied a
major portion of his activities. As writer,
lecturer, and identification expert of the
highest caliber, his career was both bril-
liant and productive. A kindly and just
administration marked his period of of-
fice in judicial capacity, and while he
was a representative of the State Legis-
lature, the ratification of a bill which he
introduced abolished capital punishment
in the State of New Hampshire in 1931.
International Association
The Twentieth Century's first decade
witnessed the wide spreading of enlight-
enment by those mentioned educators
and their various associates, although the
period from 1910 to 1914 probably saw
the most progress. Rut the succeeding
vears beheld a world torn by conflict that
left small consideration for aught save
"wars and rumors of wars." However,
despite unfavorable conditions, by 1915,
the number of identification experts in
the United States had increased greatly,
and resulted in the "International Asso-
ciation for Criminal Identification," or-
ganized in Oakland, California, with
Harry H. Caldwell as the fraternity's
first president. The word "criminal"
was later eliminated from the title, and
the membership expanded to include ren-
resentatives in every country in the
world.
T he promiscuous and indiscriminate
methods commonly employed in the se-
lection of American police officers ac-
Phone 520
ATWOOD INSURANCE AGENCY
TED ATWOOD
FIRE - LIABILITY - LIFE & ACCIDENT
INSURANCE
429 MAIN STREET
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA.
Phone 472
HUNSAKER'S
FURNITURE AND APPIANCES
438 MAIN STREET
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
IVY HOTEL
AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Dining Room and Counter Remodeled
Specializing in Fine Foods
TED BECKER. Owner-Manager
PLACERVILLE
CALIFORNIA,
Phone 361 P. Ville
ORELLI ELECTRIC CO.
SALES & SERVICE
Refrigeration - Electrical Contracting
Motor Repairing - Rewinding
166 BROADWAY
P. O. Box 912
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA .
PONY EXPRESS STEAK HOUSE
Featuring
CHICKEN AND STEAK DINNERS
Under New Management
EL DORADO Y, HIGHWAY 50
6 Miles West of
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
RAFFLES HOTEL
PONY EXPRESS ROUTE
TO LAKE TAHOE
(Old Hangtown)
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phones: 1000 or 1010
STOPFER REAL ESTATE
Glenn E. Stoffer
LICENSED BROKER
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
PLACERVILLE
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 161
JAMES P. MORTON
CONSTRUCTION CO.
James P. Morton
33 CLAY STREET
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
I.hniarv 1953
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THE BOOTERY
PAT and ALICE HARRIS
EMPIRE THEATRE BUILDING
PLACER\ ILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 334
ENZLER'S BAKERY
CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
582 MAIN STREET
PLACERMLLE CALIFORNIA
BUTCH'S QUALITY MARKETS
MEATS — FISH — POULTRY
P & M — Phone 750 Drive-In — Phone 723
L & M — Lake Tahoe Phone TLC 54-J
Delicatessen Open Sundays — 115 Main
PLArER\ILLE CALIFORNIA
Telephone 44R3
W. J. Smith Machine Shop & Motor
Rebuild
Crankshafts Ground — Cylinder Re-Boring — Line
Boring Connecting Rods and Inserts Re-Babbited
ROUTE 2, BOX 44
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
COCHRAN'S PIANO SHOP
REGISTERED PIANO TUNING. REBUILDING
Grands, Spinets. Uprights — Sales. Rentals
922 Lincoln Way, Auburn — -Phone 1435-W
P. O. Box 346 — Phone 754-W
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 131 Greyhound Bus Station
ELLA'S
INN— COM— PEAR— ABLE
88 Lower Main Street
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
BOOM AND SNOW
HOME AND AUTO SUPPUES
Automobile Parts and Accessories - Oil - Tires
Batteries - Household Appliances - Camp Goods
ADMIRAL Radios - Televisions - Refrigerators
Radio Service and Sales
450 MAIN STREET
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 402
Plocervllle Garbage Company
Lee Rohrer
GARBAGE AND RUBBISH DISPOSAL
SEPTIC TANK AND CESSPOOL SERVICE
121 BROADWAY
PLACERNILLE
CLIFORMA
Phone 274
ELVIRA A. MILES
LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
INSURANCE - NOTARY PUBUC
HIGHWAY SO WEST
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 11-10
KELLY'S GROCERY & MARKET
GROCERIES - FRESH MEATS - FRUITS
VEGETABLES
Free Delivery
PLACERVILLE
CALIFORNIA
count for the slower acceptance of finger-
printing in the United States, as com-
pared with Great Britain, her colonies,
and Austria, Germany, Sweden, and the
Argentine Republic. But the advance of
the 'Fwcntieth Century, enforcement
men from New \"ork; to San Francisco
were viewing anthropometry with acute
distrust; even to the tardiest discernment
must finally heed the urging of dissatis-
faction.
One of the most pretentious projects
ever undertaken by man was exca\ation
of the Panama Canal, and here again
engineers and other technicians encount-
ered the problem of personal identifica-
tion so pertinent to large industrial ven-
ture. In 1905, the Isthmian Canal Com-
mission solicited advice and information
from officials of the New York State
Prison Department. Only a few short
years prior to that time, such a request
would ine\itably have evoked a glowing
eulogy and recommendation of anthro-
pometry, but Bertillon's temporary ex-
pedient had relinquished its place in the
sun, and without reservation the New
York experts stipulated that identifica-
tion by fingerprints should be emploved
in that colossal and important enterprise.
Although California was one of the
first states to create a centralized file,
others soon came into being throughout
America. In some instances their incep-
tion was modest, but the element of in-
itiative was ever present, as exemplified
in the state of Michigan, where shortly
after the beginning of the First ^Vorld
War, Capt. I. H. Marmon, of the De-
troit Police Department, started the
State Bureau with a collection of finger-
prints which he had previously been fil-
ing in a shoe box.
Some years were required for the birth
of statutes creating state bureaus in the
various sections. The State Bureau of
Identification of Pennsylvania came into
existence with the passage of an Act of
Assembly dated and approved April 27,
1937, although, for some time previously,
the State Police had maintained a bureau
of identification. The law not only es-
tablished the central registry, but also
required municipal police to furnish
copies of prints to the State in all felony
cases, and authorized district attorneys
of the several counties to employ finger-
print experts. At least twelve state iden-
tification bureaus existed in the U. S. in
1928; by 1938, the number had in-
creased to thirty-four. South Dakota's
bureau was established .July 1, 1933, and
New Mexico's in 1935, while Maine's
central registry was created March 31,
1937.
One of the first private civil identifi-
cation bureaus to be initiated in the East
Phone 57
STERLING LUMBER CO.
COMPLETE BUILDING NEEDS
Charles and Chapel Streets
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 1045
EL DORADO MOTEL
AIR CONDITIONED— PANEL RAY HEAT
SOUND PROOFED — MEMBER AAA
ONE HALF MILE EAST OF
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 42
MOTHER LODE GLASS CO.
PLATE— STRUCTURAL— AUTO GLASS
"Bring Us Your Glass Problems"
PLACERVILLE
CALIFORNIA
BEN FRANKLIN... 5c and 70c Store
GREETINGS EXTENDED TO
PEACE OFFICERS OF EL DORADO COUNTY
BUD GARLICK, Owner
Phone 3-R-I
Karlsen's Motel and CofFee Shop
"QUIET IN THE PINES"
5 Miles East of Placerville, Highway 50
ROUTE I. BOX 550 PLACERVILLE. CALIF.
Connie Geyer's Associated
Service
MAIN AND CANAl,
Phone 163
PLACERVILLE CALIFORNIA
Phone 50Jl
SQUARE DEAL GARAGE
Jack I. Lowe, Prop.
GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING
ELDORADO CALIFORNIA
Phone 48-R-3
COZY INN CAFE
JOE — PAZ
ONE-FOURTH MILE EAST OF
ELDORADO CALIFORNIA
Compliments of
F. M. NORTH MACHINE SHOP
P. O. BOX 38
Phone 257
SMITH FLAT CALIFORNIA
Phone 669-W
"The Place to Refresh"
DAVENPORT CAFE
BEER— WINE— LIQUORS AND FOOD
CAMINO CALIFORNIA
EL DORADO ELECTRIC
JAMES F. TILL, Prop.
Featuring
HOT POINT and PHILCO PRODUCTS
TELEVISION
Commercial and Residential Wiring
P. O. Box 505
Phone Placerville 24-J-l
CAMINO CALIFORNIA
Phone 50-R-l
ED. H. SHINN
CATS - CARYALLS - GRADING
GRAVELING
P. O. Box 93
EL DORADO
CALIFORNIA
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' ciiruarf
1953
FERGUSON TRACTOli
•Sales
\i^ • Parts
• Service
WE RENT WE SELL
SCHRAMM COMPRESSORS
GROWERS TRACTOR
& IMPLEMENT CO.
Phone HI. 7-9888
5925 STOCKTON BLVD.
Sacramento California
Hinkey - Dinkey
Glenn Watkins
Vic Stefani
PACKAGE LIQUORS
MIXED DRINKS
HI. 5-9890
3818 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento California
Southside Club
"Where Good Friends Meet"
The Best Tap Beer in Toun
Phone HI. 5-9483
3909 STOCKTON BLVD.
Stockton California
M A TT ' S
Norwalk Service
Specialized Lubrication
Your Mileage Recorded
We Ciive and Redeem Movie Stamps
TIRES, BATTERIES & ACCESSORIES
PICKUP & DELIVERY
Phone HU. 6-4714
4200 STOCKTON BLVD.
Sacramento California
was established at Philadelphia in 1924
by Harry J. Myers, a criminologist of
that city. He is also accredited with the
installation of the footpriiiting of infants
in Pennsylvania hospitals in 1925. Dur-
ing that year, the municipal court at
Philadelphia witnessed a perplexing epi-
sode in the puzzling Steimling-Selknitter
case involving a pair of newborn infants
"mixed" by hospital attendants. Judge
MacNeille, who presided, was so in-
censed by the unnecessary confusion of
identity, that he sponsored a bill before
the State Legislature calling for a com-
pulsory foot-and-fingerprint law to apply
in all maternity wards and hospitals in
the state. The measure was agitated by
Myers and other progressives, and on
April 29, 1925, was signed by Governor
Gifford Pinchot. Following this, Harry
J. Myers writes that he was called to in-
stall his system in over a score of insti-
tutions.
This event held unique importance,
since it brought recognition of the use
of fingerprints for non-criminal registra-
tion. A few years later, the primary in-
troduction by Dr. Henry P. de Forest
came to culmination in July, 1931, when
the United States Civil Service extended
fingerprinting to all of its many branches.
Realization was dawning on the Tweii-
tieth Century that fingerprint identifica-
tion need not be limited to the registra-
tion of public enemies.
Such outstanding instances in which
fingerprinting found favor in civil uses
increased appreciation of those latent
possibilities once so familiar and neces-
sary to primitive man, whose survival
depended upon his recognition of traces
made by both friend and foe. Not only
in the United States, but in all countries,
had man retrieved his forgotten birth-
right. Though the technical treatment
varied in different localities, the objective
remained identical ; namely, that of re-
cording personal identity.
Despite the many other examples of
fingerprint attainment, none can dispute
that America's criterion is the Federal
Bureau of Identification at Washington,
D. C. Although when founded in 1908,
it was not primarily intended as a reposi-
tory or clearing house for such records,
but since its later direction to that pur-
pose, well over one hundred and fifty
million fingerprint cards have poured
into the government archives.
In tracing the origin and evolution of
this vital national unit, the original rec-
ord file created by the International As-
sociation of Chiefs of Police prior to
1896, at Chicago, is recalled. Although
this then included Bertillon registration
only, it constituted, as specified earlier,
the first American record bureau ha\ing
Phone Hlllcrest 7-6583
C AND C AUTOMOTIVE
JOBBERS
4300 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
KANZLER'S Upholstering Studio
RENOVATING and RECOVERING
Custom-Made Furniture • Restyling
HI. 7-4833
3717 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Dial HI. 5-0109
ALAN MATTES MARKET
Choice Meats, Fish and Poultry • Locker Beef
3722 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GREENBRIER MOTOR HOTEL
SACRAMENTO'S NEWEST AND SMARTEST
AIR CONDITIONED SWIMMING POOL
room TELEPHONES
Highway 99, South of Fairgrounds
4331 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
Phone HU. 6-2861
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
PEGG'S PALLET EXCHANGE
PALLETS MADE TO ORDER
REPAIRED and ALTERED
Res. Phone: Hlllcrest 6-8278
Office Phone: HUnter 6-5190
5889 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
SMITH BROS. PHARMACY
ROSS L. SMITH, Prop.
Phone HI. 5-7698
Professional Prescription Pharmacist
FREE DEUVERY
Since 1924
3900 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA >
Whitney's Golden Eagle Service:
TRY WHITNEY'S FOR SERVICE
GAS • OIL • LUBRICATION
Phone HI. 5-9691
5543 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA'
FRUITRIDGB
WALLPAPER & PAINT 1
O'LINGERS RECORD SHOP
BOB O'LINGER
Color Consultant
Res. IV. 9-7148— Bus. Hlllcrest 7-3963
56S3-B STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
MILLS AUTO WRECKERS
STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
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McMAHON & FORD
Developers of Beautiful Fruitridge Manor
and the Fruitridge Shopping Center
Dial HUlcrest 5-2608
5653 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GIBB'S SERVICE
MOBIL PRODUCTS • UHAUL TRAILERS
Local and One Way
Phone HL 6-1533
3400 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
GREETINGS FROM
CALIFORNIA MARKET
p. O. Box 110 Ph. HI. 5-9084
V. Q. QUIAOT, Notary Public
FLORIN CALIFORNIA
EASTERN MARKET
MEATS • GROCERIES • VEGETABLES
Phone HI. 5-1584
3901 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
BILL MITSOS
Cesspools and Septic Tanks Cleaned & Serviced
Test Holes and Drain Wells
Telephone HUlcrest 5-6081
3435 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HARPER'S PASTRY SHOP
IN FRUITRIDGE MANOR
5621 -A STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
Watch for the ir M, B. QUEVILLON, Owner
STAR MOTIL
MODERN UNITS
On U. S. 99 and 50 — Tel. HI. 5-9754
5303 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
HUNTINGTON
HOTEL
1075
California
Street
San Francisco
a national scope. However, the organi-
zation was not then under Federal super-
vision, and, when the files were later
nio\ed to Washington, D. C, the project
was still in the nature of a private enter-
prise.
Eugene Van Buskirk, the superinten-
dent, maintained an information service
for all enforcement agencies on the
bureau's subscription lists, to which, for
a per capita fee, peace officers might
submit records of local prisoners, and
receive in return the data from the cen-
tral file on any known prior offenses
committed by the subjects.
A similar though less extensive ex-
change was later furnished b\' Major R.
\V. McCloughry, while supervising the
record bureau at Fort Leavenworth Pen-
itentiary.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
was originally organized to prove the
United States Department of Justice
with a permanent investigative force un-
der its immediate control. It was first
known as the Division of Investigation.
Its subsequent name, the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, was finally adopted as
more nearly descriptive of its status as
the general investigative agency of the
Federal Government. And, as Congress
passed new Federal laws extending the
bureau's investigative jurisdiction, its
size and importance increased ; but still
the department did not employ finger-
prints.
Those courageous American statesmen
whose signatures conclude the historic
Declaration of Independence are revered
everlastingly ; and comparably illustrious
are those leaders of science who brought
about the attainment of fingerprints. It
is probable that no prior event in the his-
tory of personal identification contrib-
uted more effectiveh' than did the forma-
tion of a fingerprint unit in the United
States Department of Justice in 1924.
To those responsible for this epic ad-
vancement, not only in the field of law
enforcement, but the entire world owes
a debt of gratitude. Many persons, di-
rectly and indirectly, lent aid to this ac-
complishment; and it would, of course,
be impossible to enumerate them all ;
however, one of the primary and most
persevering instigators is recognized in
August Vollmer.
Through the efforts of these leaders,
the Federal Bureau of Investigation was
reorganized, and the criminal identifica-
tion data previously maintained at Leav-
enworth Penitentiary was consolidated
with the records of the International
Association of Chiefs of Police, to form
a national clearing house of criminal in-
formation \inder the bureau's jurisdic-
MORRELL'S RIO GRANDE SERVICE
Lubrication • Washing • Minor Repairs
Cor. OCEAN & PLYMOUTH AVES.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JAMES MARKET
3100 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE MANGER RESTAURANT
611 WASHINGTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
N & L CLEANERS
Special One-Day Service • Expert Alterations
Hats Cleaned & Blacked
602 EDDY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
RAGNA K. NAESS
Designer • Dressmaking Classes
1145 POLK STREET — Studio S
OR. 3-8656
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
D. M. MacKENZIE
Insurance Broker
2819 SAN BRUNO AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Free Estimates Given
G. M U SETTI
Plastering Contractor
411 VIENNA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE HICK'RY PIT
3545 California St.
San Francisco
E M B E E
Grocery Stores
1244 LARKIN STREET
San Francisco, California
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Civic Center Fountain Lunch
500 VAN NESS AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
D. ZELBNSKY & SONS
Painting and Decorating Contractors
165 GROVE STREET
(Civic Center)
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
Burlington Mills California Corp.
1 DORMAN AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DALTON & COMPANY
114 SANSOME STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
THE UPJOHN COMPANY
199 FIRST STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
ATwater 2-3200
WIEBOLDT'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
835 VALENCIA STREET
Between 19th and 20th
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
POTRERO AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
22ND AND POTRERO AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DIANA SUPER-OUTLET
2654 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
tion. Although a great deal of this
earlier material consisted of Hertillon
measurements, the consolidation broui^Iit
to A\'ashin5iton a nucleus for the bu-
reau's iilentilication di\'ision of over eight
hunilred tliousand fingerprint records.
During the years that followed, the
bureau's operations were systematized, a
training school for government agents
was founded at Washington, and t/:
bureau developed many and various serv-
ices designed to promote cooperation be-
tween it and other law enforcement
agencies, local, state, and international.
At the time of the bureau's reorgani-
zation, the Hon. Harlan F. Stone, after-
ward a Justice of the United States Su-
preme Court, was United States Attor-
ney General. His Chief Deputy was
John Edgar Hoover. This promising
young executive was selected to direct
the new bureau's destinies, and history
was in the making. Under the eflficient
guidance of its able chief through the
succeeding years, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation has come to stand for the
ultimate in law enforcement; its care-
fully selected representatives are the
chosen heroes of America's young man-
hood; and its policies and practices mark
it as an all-time, national standard of t'ii"
sterling qualities inscribed upon its of-
ficial insignia: Fidelity, Bravery and In-
tegrity.
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
(Continued from page 13)
made him the most publicized mounted
policeman San Francisco has seen in
many a year.
It also won him the Police and
Peace Officers' Journal's first Cer-
tificate of Merit and a $50 United States
Sa\'ings bond for the outstanding indi-
vidual piece of police work in the state
of California during the thirty-day pe-
riod between Januarv and February
15th, 1953.
Chaney's horse. Bill, was no less
heroic than his master. Sometimes swim-
ming, sometimes walking on the sand\'
bottom, the plucky animal moved headon
into line after line of the wind-tossed
breakers. Out to where Williamson
struggled for his life. The youth shouted
"Get the girl. She needs help worse than
I do. " The horse and his rider moved on
through the breakers to the point more
than 100 yards off shore where Barbara
floated for the moment in a patch of
quiet water.
It took all of Chaney's strength and
skill to keep the beast moving into the
current. To swing broadside would be
disastrous. Rut Bill's animal instinct and
the officer's common sense paid off. Be-
fore long Chaney and Bill reached the
SPROUSE-REITZ CO.. No. 705
SAVE THE SPROUSE WAY
475 ALVARADO STREET
MONTEREY CALIFORNIA
Phone 5-4163
Monterey Transfer and Storage
LOCAL — STATEWIDE — NATIONWIDE
735 DEL MONTE AVENUE
MONTEREY CALIFORNIA
Phone 8-9960
P. O. Box 1208
J. i. HARRIS
AUTHORIZED SHELL DEALER
Shellubrication • Firestone Tires - Batteries
SAN CARLOS AND SEVENTH STREET
CARMEL CALIFORNIA
THE ARTICHOKE INN
V. J. CORNAGGIA, Prop.
Artichoke Croquette — Served No Place
Else in the World
18 PORTER DRIVE — Phone 507
WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
ADOLPH'S PLACE
Telephone 2018
69 FRONT STREET
SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA
BUILDER INSURANCE LEASES
LIOE^EL H. HAYDEL
LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER
3507 MISSION STREET
Mission 8-5741
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
EXCLUSIVE SHIRT LAUNDRY
1722 TARAVAL STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
CRYSTAL WINE & LIQUORS
FREE DELIVERY
4310 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HILLCREST SANITARIUM
601 STEINER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WORTHINGTON APARTMENTS
1167 BUSH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
S & M
AUTO REPAIR
2340 LOMBARD ST.
Fillmore 6-7818
i\h,
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Ladies: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Men : Fri., Sat. and Sun.
CASTRO ROCK
STEAM BATHS
•
Hygiene Beneficial
for Health
Open Daily 10 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Sundays 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
MASSAGE
by
APPOINTMENT
•
Phone UNderhii.l 1-5995
•
582 CASTRO
(Bet. 18th and 19th Sts.)
San Francisco, Calif.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
GARDEN GROVE
AUTO PARTS
ACCESSORIES • PARTS
Jim Anderson
Phone Garden Grove 9525
9141 GARDEN GROVE BLVD.
Garden Grove. Calif.
CARSON'S
Liquor Store
Liquors, Wines & Beer
9131 GARDEN GROVE BLVD.
Tel. Garden Grove 2268
Garden Grove, Calif.
fjiri. She groped toward the saildle but
her numbed, exhausted fingers were in-
c.ipable of holding any sort of a grip.
The biggest task was ahead for Chaney
and Bill. For the moment the nearest
line of combers was breaking well be-
\ond them. But the surf is an unpredict-
able thing. Waves are not particular
about the point where they break. And
if one had broken too close when Chaney
swung his steed around, plunged an arm
in the water and haided the girl bodily
aboard, a man, a girl and a horse would
have needed rescuing. Then, with the
girl in tow, all the officer had to do was
hold iier secure with one hand while he
■ent his horse shoreward with the other.
Riding a horse is a one-handed job, but
not in a raging surf.
A crowd had gathered on Ocean
Beach when Jack anil Bill went to sea.
A camera fan had hauled out his box and
was recording the scene on film. A few
moments later two powerfully built men
in swimming suits plunged into the surf
to help. They met Chaney about half
WAX in and took over the task of towing
the girl ashore. Seconds later, the dra-
matic incident was over. Officer Wil-
liam Becker, a former lifeguard, and
Walter ^Vehr, chief lifeguard at Fleish-
hacker Pool, the pair who had come to
Chaney 's assistance, were gi\'ing the girl
first aid. Chaney and Rill stood nearby,
wet, cold and exhausted. Later report-
ers found out just what had happened.
Williamson and Miss Engs had been
playing in the surf near the rubber boat
when a wave suddenly washed it away
from them. The young couple started to
swim ashore but tired rapidly. The boy
attempted to help the girl, but more
waves swept them apart. The girl drifted
out to sea while the boy was rolled shore-
warii. Then Chaney appeared.
Chaney's act made him an obvious
choice for the Police and Peace Offi-
CHRs' Journal award. He went to Bar-
bara's aid without regard for his own
life. Booted and in full uniform he
would not have had a chance in the surf
if Bill had turned broadside to a wave
and been swept off his feet. But his
deed was more than one of courage.
There was thought behind his act and
careful preparation. Chaney had antici-
pated a situation such as the one which
confronted him that day and prepared
for it. He had trained Bill for his part
of the rescue. Horses have no great Io\c
for swimming and e\en less for rough
water. In spite of this, due to Chaney's
preparation, the animal came through
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with H\iiig colors. It was this preparation
as well as the officer's unselfish courage,
which won him the award. His fore-
sight as well as his fearlessness can well
serve as an example to all California
Peace Officers.
Honorable Mention
Paul J. Hayes of the San Diego Police
Department came as close to winning the
Police and Peace Officers' Journal
$50 savings bond for outstanding police
work this month as a policeman can and
not win. Ha\'es' record, however, indi-
cates that one of these days he will
emerge on top.
On the eleventh of February, 1953,
Hayes was riding in a police car when a
radio call announced that a woman had
fallen into the water at the foot of Ash
Street on the Embarcadero. Hayes and
a companion sped to the scene and found
56-year-old Mrs. May Homer struggling
in the water. The officer dove 12 feet off
the Embarcadero and rescued the woman.
Rescue work is nothing new to Hayes.
The son of a former San Diego chief of
detectives, he learned to swim with Flor-
ence Chadwick and his aquatic ability has
been put to use many times. He was one
of the divers who helped recover the
bodies of two children who drowned last
summer in a pool near Grantville, Mis-
sion Valley. Dozens of times he has aided
in rescuing persons carried to sea in the
surf of San Diego's beaches.
When nine persons were dumped into
treacherous Mission Bay Channel in
1Q51, Hayes saved four of them.
With a record like that, there is little
doubt that Hayes' number will come up
again. Of all the trusts imposed on a
police officer, that of protecting human
life is beyond doubt the greatest. Like
Jack Chaney, Hayes saved one person
from almost certain death. Chaney was
chosen above him for a variety of reasons,
the main one of which is San Francisco's
Ocean Beach surf. 'Fhere are more
treacherous beaches, but not many.
Chaney, plunging his horse into it while
fully clothed, was wagering his life
against saving a life. He won. And part
of the reason he won was because he had
prepared for the ordeal. Both of these
factors meant a lot. But while we are
handing Chaney the cash we cannot help
saying congratulations to Officer Ha>es
. . . and better luck next time.
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BER DAY and Lieutenant Hudner
was flying a Korean combat mission
alongside another plane piloted by
Ensign Jesse Brown. A burst of flak
which he fought to keep the fire
away from the fatally injured en-
sign until a rescue helicopter ar-
rived. Today Lieutenant Hudner
says :
"Maybe if America had been
strong enough to discourage ag-
gression two years ago. my friend,
Jesse Brown, might be alive right
now. So might thousands more of
our Korea dead.
"For it's only too sadly true-
today, in our world, weakness in-
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the strong.
"Our present armed forces are
Strong— and growing stronger. But
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And lofielher well build the strong
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Page 1
Featured in This Issue
PAGE
Editorial 3
Traffic Circus 4
AVolf Hunt in Los Angeles 5
Cornell Old Name in Merced 6
Merced Moves Ahead 7
Garrity Elected in Santa Clara 8
By Anne Hitt
Civic Unity in San Jose 9
By Bill Walker
Pistol Pointing 10
By J. Ross DUNNIGAN
And One Crept Silently to Rest 11
By Walter R. Hecox
No More Sheepherders * . . 12
Women Peace Officers 13
Officer of the Month 14
Traffic Toll 15
Police Promotional Examination Questions . . 31
Safety Contest 33
School for Examiners 34
Traffic Seminar 42
Associated Public Communications Officers . . 4'?
The Long Road 51
Excerpts From San Francisco Police Ordinances 53
Traffic Record School 58
FBI Conference 59
The Editor is always pleased to consider articles suitable for publication. Con-
tributions should preferably be typewritten, but where this is not possible, copy
should be clearly WTitten. Contributions may be signed with a "nom de plume."
but all articles must bear the name and address of the sender, which will be
treated with the strictest confidence. The Editor will also be pleased to consider
photographs of officers and of interesting events. Letters should be addressed to
the Editor.
Directory
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hall of Justice, Kearny and Washington Streets
Telephone SUtter 1-2020
Radio Short Wave Call KMA-438
Mayor, Hon. Elmer E. Robinson
POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meetings, Wednesday, 2 :00 p.m., Hall of Justrce
W.ASHiNGTON- I. KoHNKE, President 686 Sacramento Street
Henrv C. M.acinn 315 Montgomery Street
J. Warnock Walsh 160 Montgomery Street
Sergeant John T. Butler, Secretary
Room 104, Hall of Justice
CHIEF OF POLICE Michael Gaffey
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Bernard J. McDonald
Chief of Inspectors James Encluh
Director of Traffic Jack Eker
Dept. Secy... Captain Michael F. Fitzpatrick Hall of Justice
District Captains
Central Daniel McKlem 635 Washington Street
Southern Walter Ames Fourth and Clara Streets
Mission Edward Donohue 1240 Valencia Street
Northern Peter Conroy 941 Ellis Street
Richmond Aloysius O'Brien 451 Sixth Avenue
Ingleside Leo Tackney Balboa Park
Taraval August G. Steffen 2348 Twenty-fourth ."Avenue
Potrero Ted Terlau 2300* Third Street
Golden Gate Park William Danahy Stanyan opp. Waller
Traffic Ralph E. Olstad Hall of Justice
City Prison Lt. Walter Thompson Hall of Justice
Civilian Defense George Healy Hall of Justice
Bur. Inspectors Cornelius Murphy .Hall of Justice
Director - Bureai; of
Personnel John A. Encler Hall of Justice
Director of
Criminology Fkancis X. Latulipi Hill of Justice
Director - Bureau of
Special Services Otto Meyer Hall of Justice
Director of Juvenile Bureau 2475 Greenwich Street
John Meehan
Director - Bureau of Criminal
Information Lieut. George Hippely Hall of Justice
Insp. of Schools
Traffic Control Insp. Thomas B. Tract
Supervising Captain
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Chinatown Detail Lt. H. C. Atkinson Hall of Justice
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with The Texas Company under the name "Caltex."
Into San Francisco Bay come tankers carrying
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Four friendly nations in particular benefit directly. First, of
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country helps keep you in gasoline and the many other
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this flow of crude from faraway Sumatra, are constantly
being expanded, as an added guarantee that petroleum
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April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 3
"Efficient Police
Make a Land of
Peace"
(Established 1922)
±^ PEACE OFFICERS*
The Magazine
Peace Officers
Read
(Trade Mark Copyright)
Vol. XXVI
APRIL, 1953
No. 5
[E©ai'(6)isii^iL
Originally we had this space reserved for Barney Mc-
Donald, San Francisco's recently retired Deputy Chief of
Police. But Barney will have to wait until May now . . .
even if we do have to tear his story out of the dummy.
Under the circumstances we are sure he won't mind.
Today is Monday, April 20, 1953. It is just four days
until the Policemen's Ball. Time for a last minute drive
to sell tickets. But San Francisco Policemen may find it a
little hard to sell tickets this week. There are going to be
people who say, "What do we want to help those bums
for? Aren't they getting enough extra dough on their
beats?"
There are going to be some angry officers this week . . .
and probably for weeks to come. There are going to be
some tearful wives who report to their policeman husbands
that they received singularly cold treatment at their sewing
circles or bridge clubs. And almost every officer is going
to find some of his friends looking at him with the silent
question in his eyes. "How about it, Mac? Are you get-
ting any of that sugar?" Times are going to be pretty
tough on the San Francisco Police Department. And why ?
^Ve'll tell \ou why. All this is going to happen so a
San Francisco newspaper can boost its lagging circulation.
There are a lot of ways to boost circulation. The best way,
of course, is to consistently turn out the best newspaper
with the best news coverage in the city, day in and day out.
People will always buy that kind of paper. But every now
and then things go wrong. One paper lets the other get a
little ahead of it. Then there is nothing left to do but
resort to the timeworn tricks of the trade.
Contests do a lot to stimulate circulation. People will
buy a paper to find out how their kid is doing in a spelling
contest or essay contest or golf tournament. Special bonus
prices help. Most newspapers also have domestic science
specialists and fashion exeperts to help sell the sheet. A
well run pattern department can sell a lot of papers. There
are other ways to help sell papers too numerous to mention.
But if the paper really needs a shot in the arm there is one
sure way to send at least your street sales booming. It
never misses. All you have to do is start a crusade.
On Monday, April 20, 1953 a crusade started in San
Francisco, complete with banner heads, flaming red cuts
and a sidebar story about the secret city. And all this
would be all right with us if it named names and put its
figurative finger on positive facts. But none of this has
been done. There is not one name in the crusade story,
not even the byline of the reporter or rewrite man who
wrote it. The sidebar story explained all this.
"But nobody wanted to put his name to the document —
too dangerous, against the code of the Tenderloin, cost a
man his illegal business maybe."
So we have a crusade which strikes nowhere. A news-
paper, sword in hand, leading its legions of readers up the
blind alley of iniuiendo. It is an easy thing to do. The
crusade will hurt no one. No one, that is, except for the
1500 men of the San Francisco Police Department and
their families. E\ery one of them has been branded a crook
in the eyes of the public.
It is an axiom that any man who wears a uniform- —
whether he is a sailor, negro or policeman — is judged by
the conduct of the most noticeable and, invariably, the least
attractive of his fellows. There are bad apples in every
barrel. The man who does not recognize this fact is pull-
ing the old ostrich trick — hiding his head in a hole. But
only the men in uniform suffer because of their contem-
poraries' behavior.
AVe of the PoLiei; axd Pe.vck Officers' Journal
believe that every officer who is discovered taking graft or
deliberately overlooking violations of the law should be
punished to the fullest extent of the law. But we also
believe that it is unjust and unfair to condemn every man
connected with one of the most worthwhile professions
there is for the dishonest acts of the few.
The newspaper in question was careful to point out that
most officers are honest. At the end of a paragraph which
was almost lost on the bottom of page one, the somewhat
anonymous lead story on Monday declared, "The honest
officer — of course the vast majority — just ignores the whole
payment scheme." Of course the next paragraph starts,
"When the captain is crooked . . ." so you can laugh off
that honesty line as fast as you want to.
^Ve have had our differences of opinion with Chief
Gaffey in the past but, no matter how we felt about them,
there is one fact we are sure of: Chief of Police Michael
Gaffey is as honest a man as there is in San Francisco, doing
his best to maintain law and order in a rugged seaport city.
And that "vast majorit>" includes about 99 percent of his
men.
We realize that our protest against this crusade is weak
and perhaps futile. Our voice is a small one, lost, perhaps,
in the roar of the metropolitan press. But we wanted to
label this expose for what it is . . . and to say to the offend-
ing newspaper, "Put up or shut up. Name names or admit
that this whole thing is just a circulation stunt. And then
call the whole thing off and start a nice, friendly essay
^"t'^sf-" Walter R. Hecox, Editor
Page 4
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS" JOURNAL
TRAFFIC CIRCUS
April, 1953
Traffic safety has become more mean-
ingful to countless school children across
the land because of a hardworking police
officer and his troupe of talented dogs.
Known as the Officer Pressley Traffic
Safety Circus, the unique show has
"played" to more than three million
wide-eyed youngsters throughout the
countr}'. It is currently touring elemen-
tary schools under sponsorship of the
American Trucking Associations.
dren goes to Ernest E. Pressley, a police
officer from Charlotte, N. C. He con-
ceived the idea while noticing the rapt
attention of neighborhood children in
tricks performed by his pet setter. Press-
ley augmented his troupe with more dogs
and started his tour of the country.
Leading Lady
Eight highly trained dogs make up the
canine cast of the Traffic Safety Circus,
dren's favorite is Elmer, the clown, who
manages to do everything wrong at the
right time.
Repetitive Technique
The dogs perform with a series of
props, ladders, platforms and other para-
phernalia, each representing a factor re-
lated to street traffic and safety rules.
Pressley uses the repetitive technique to
drive home his message of safety, and.
A YOUTHFUL ADMIRER MEETS THE TRAFFIC CIRCUS STARS.
No Dry Lecture
Instead of the usual dry lecture tech-
nique, kids are treated to a 40-minute
circus, complete with music, performing
dogs and ringmaster. Needless to say,
they go for it in a big way, but better
yet the show's lessons in traffic safety
habits are well remembered.
Credit for originating the novel
method of teaching safety to school chil-
keeping the kids glued to their seats by
performing a great variety of difficult
tricks. Each act points up the import-
ance of traffic safety and brings real
meaning to Pressley's slogan — "Walk
Safe — Ride Safe — Play Safe."
Leading lady of the show is Lassie, a
collie well versed in safety habits. Other
members of the troupe include Susie,
Mig, Lady, Dot, Jingles, Annie and
Elmer. According to Pressley, the chil-
telling of accidents, asks the children
how such accidents could have been pre-
vented.
Evidence of the Traffic Safety Circus'
amazing success in impressing the import-
ance of observing traffic regulations
among school children is the constant
flood of letters being received by the
American Trucking Associations from
enthusiastic parents and teachers.
(Continued on page 41)
Jpril, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 5
Wolf Hunt In Los Angeles
Excerpt from a Los Angeles Police
Department memo dated January 30.
1953: "The nth Street Police Divi-
sion, during the months of May, June
and July, 1952, tvas faced with the prob-
lem of apprehending the perpetrator of
numerous crimes against uo/ncn. More
than 25 women had been molested dur-
ing this period, and also numerous purse
snatchings had been reported.
She walked alone through the half
light of the sixty-five hundreil block of
San Pedro Street. The feathers of fear
lay quiet within her but goose pimples of
excitement tingled on her skin. She was
serenely confident of her ability to de-
fend herself.
It was nine o'clock or a little before
and the daylight saving sun had set a
half hour earlier. "Fwilight had come
lights and an occasional neon sign.
Trim. That is not saying enough. She
was a 26 year old dark eyed brunette, five
feet four inches tall and 1 19 pounds. A
delightful morsel of femininity in any-
body's book. A policewoman ? Yes. The
kind of a policewoman a man would en-
joy being arrested by.
Her assignment? On the night of July
30th, Policewoman Florence Coberlv
FLORENCE COBERLV RECEIVING AWARD FUR COLRAGE.
"Numerous detectives and plainclothes
officers were assigned for the purpose of
this apprehension. In addition to the de-
tectives and plainclothes officers, a num-
ber of policemen were also asked to assist.
"On July 30, 1952, Policewoman
Florence Coberly, while patrolling the
and gone and the modest residential dis-
trict was already shrouded in darkness.
The trim young woman who walked
along San Pedro Street was easy to see
in spite of the meager illumination. The
light colored clothing she had deliber-
ately worn for the occasion stood out
clearly in the dim glow of the street
was bait in a special kind of trap. A
well trained tidbit placed in a snare
which had been set to apprehend the
vicious human animal who had been
preying on the women of southeast Los
Angeles. The unknown predator who
had given the San Pedro Street area the
(Continued nn page 36)
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April. 1953
Cornell Old Name In Merced
A person would have to reach back
more than four decades in Merced Coun-
ty history to find the record of the first
member of the Cornell family to hold
the office of sheriff there.
It was back in 1910 that S. C. Cornell
was elected to the top law enforcement
post in Merced County, defeating the
incumbent John S. Swan and a fellow
named Dooley in a hotly contested race
for the office.
Unfortunately death intervened with
all hell was breaking loose in Europe. On
the western front the Germans were lob-
bing big shell into Paris with the aid of
an oversized cannon they called the "Big
Bertha" and back in what is now known
as Iron Curtain country the Russians had
given up trying to ward off the invading
Prussians with pitchforks and had taken
to fighting among themselves.
The young fellow from Merced want-
ed in on the act so, in 1917, he joined
the merchant marine. That didn't last
wants of himself and his family until
1934. It would have continued to do
so if there had not been a clamor by the
citizens for him to run for sheriff.
Cornell recollects that things were
pretty rough in Merced County in those
days. The county was what might have
been called wide open and people were
perfectly satisfied with the status quo. At
least some people were.
The county was just recovering from
prohibition and lawlessness was still look-
SHERIFF CORNELL (Center) POSES AT MERCED FESTIVAL.
the elder Cornell's career as a peace offi-
cer and before the November, 1914 elec-
tions, he was removed from the political
scene by the grim reaper.
Young N. L. Cornell was just a sprout
at that time scarcely able to make his
own way in life. Two years later he
started out on his own with a job in San
Francisco. It was 1916 and big things
were doing in the world. Across what
was popularly known as the "big pond"
long, however. There was quite a hub-
bub raised that same year about a ship
named the Lusitania being sunk by a
German submarine and before Lucius
really found his sea legs he was in the
army. After a two-year hitch in the serv-
ice of Uncle Sam Cornell returned to
Merced and entered the banking busi-
ness.
Later Lucius Cornell started a hay and
grain business which took care of the
ed upon with amused tolerance by a large
segment of the population.
Sheriff Cornell did not look on things
in quite the same light. He felt that he
was elected to uphold law and order
rather than regulate the underworld and
started to clean things up. His work
was cut out for him. Enough persons
were making a profit from illegal opera-
tions to place every obstacle possible in
(Continued on page 4S)
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 7
MERCED MOVES AHEAD
The City of Merced can well be proud
of the outstanding progress made by its
Police Department in the past five years.
Improvement of its headquarters build-
ing is but one of the developments ; how-
ever, the growth and expansion of the
Department would not have been pos-
sible without the new City Hall.
elimination of organized \ice in the Cit\'.
Although this program met with much
opposition, the first raids were carried out
successfully. A continLiation of raids and
pressure against vice saw this type of
illegal activity dwindle to the e.\tent that
all types of organized crime are now non-
existent in this City.
figures compiled by the Federal Bureau
of Investigation. Coleman believes that
an alert and well trained force is neces-
sary to properly police this progressive
City. He insists that Merced Police De-
partment be represented in every training
school in the area. Sergeant Ralph
Shankland has been appointed Director
MERCED JUNIOR TRAFFIC PATROL AT COUNTY FAIR.
In the spring of 1950, the new Cit\
Hall was completed, adding six new of-
fices and several storage rooms to the
Police Department. The three rooms
which formerly comprised the old head-
quarters are now used as a squad room,
officers' personal locker room and combi-
national identification bureau and photo-
graphic laboratory. Space in the squad
room for the town patrol headquarters
has been allotted to the Air Police serv-
ing out of Castle Air Force Base.
Hydie Takes Over
In the fal'l of 1947. William Hydie
took office as Chief. Upon taking oath,
one of his primary objectives became the
Over a period of three years the De-
partment personnel was increased from
15 to 22 men and two additional bu-
reaus, Juvenile and Detective, were
formed. During this time. Castle Air
Force Base had enlarged in area and per-
sonnel and, along with Merced's increase
in popidation to approximately 17,800,
the patrolling area alone is over four
square miles.
New Chief
At present, Merced's new Police
Chief, ^Villiam C. Coleman, who took
office in September, 1952, is hoping to
increase the numerical strength of the
force to the standards recommended by
of Training for the department and is
himself a qualified instructor.
To augment the regular Police De-
partment, a Police Reserve was organ-
ized in the summer of 1951. The Reser\-e
Corps consisted of 30 men, each of whom
has supplied his own uniform and equip-
ment. These men were assigned to patrol
duties upon completion of an extensive
training program.
TraflSc Survey
Under the supervision of Chief Cole-
man, a traffic engineering survey is in
progress to determine the necessary
changes needed to minimize traffic haz-
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Page 8
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
Garrity Elected In Santa Clara
William J. Garrity, 47, a peace officer
for 18 years, was chosen Chief of the
Santa Clara police department in a City
of Santa Clara election held on Tuesday,
April 7.
Garrity won the office in a three way
contest. His nearest opponent, John J.
O'Neill, former Santa Clara police chief,
was defeated by only 84 votes.
Third man seeking the position was
Ir\ing R. Cabral, former Santa Clara
Township constable and now a Santa
Clara County deputy sheriff.
Ex-Santa Barbara Chief
Garrity, former chief of the Santa
Barbara police department, polled 1710
votes in the balloting to top O'Neill's
1626 and Cabral's 600.
Santa Clara, a community of 15,000
population, had 6931 registered voters,
57 per cent — or 3941 — of whom cast
their ballots.
The new Santa Clara chief of police
entered law enforcement work in Santa
Barbara in 1931 as a patrolman. He was
a detective sergeant at the time he was
named chief of the Santa Barbara de-
partment in 1936.
Mayor Candidate
After three years as head of the depart-
ment, Garrity was assigned to new du-
ties. He subsequently resigned in 1941
to become a candidate for mayor — an of
fice he lost by about 1400 votes.
After short service as a special investi-
gator for Santa Barbara County District
Attorney's office, he was hired by Bethle-
hem Steel Corporation to direct its police
force.
From 1946 to 1949, he organized and
directed the police department for U. S.
Naval Contractors on Guam.
Returning to the Coast, he opened a
small business in Menlo Park, which he
later sold.
U. C. Graduate
At the time he came to Santa Clara
in January, he was employed as a public
relations man a national private investi-
gation firm.
Garrity is a native of Colorado and
one of a family of six children. He at-
tended schols in the Mountain State, in-
cluding some courses at University of
Colorado.
He holds a teacher's certificate from
University of California at Los Angeles
which qualifies him to instruct police sub-
jects and has completed an FBI training
course.
By Anne Hitt
Garrity became chief of the Santa
Clara department on January 20, 1953,
when he was appointed by Santa Clara
City Manager Joseph F. Base.
Reorganization Program
His duties were to carry out reorgani-
zation of the police department of the
Mission City in line with recommenda-
tions container in a report on the depart-
ment by O. W. ^Vilson, dean of crimi-
nology at University of California in
Berkeley.
Wilson's report, made at request of the
City Manager, noted that the Santa
Clara department had poor distribution
William Garrity
of man hours over the day, had an inade-
quate records system, lack of suitable
space for headquarters, lack of suitable
r.tandards and methods for recruitment
and lack of a standard operating pro-
cedure.
New System Installed
Since Garrity has held the position, an
FBI records system has been installed
and one officer assigned as records and
fingerprint officer, manpower has been
redistributed to provide greater number
of officers on duty during evening and
early morning hours, and the patrol serv-
ice has been completely motorized.
As a result of his work with the de-
partment, Garrity was "drafted" by a
group of Santa Clara citizens as a candi-
date for chief of police.
One peculiarity of Santa Clara city
government is that the chief of police job
is an elective one. The development re-
sulted from an amendment to the city
charter for which O'Neill and his sup-
porters were responsible.
Post Was Appointive
The police chief's office as originally
set up in Santa Clara's two-year-old city
charter was appointive.
Under a previous charter, it had been
elective for many years and O'Neill had
retained the position for three consecu-
tive two-year terms.
When the new charter, drawn in
1951, went into effect on May 5, 1952,
O'Neill failed to win appointment as
chief of police upon the expiration of his
term as an elected official.
Petition Circulated
The Acting City Manager of that
time, A. S. Bellick, appointed as Acting
Chief of Police Earl C. Perry, former
assistant chief under O'Neill and a vet-
eran of 14 years in the Santa Clara de-
partment.
Supporters of O'Neill then circulated
petitions for a charter amendment and
waged a successful campaign to restore
the chief of police position to its elective
status.
Culmination of the campaign was
voter approval of the charter amendment
last November 4.
New Petition.'
The city election on April 7 was under
the charter amendment provisions.
Political observers in Santa Clara view
Garrity's election as the first step toward
a move which may end in a new proposi-
tion going before the voters to amend
the charter back to its original wording
and once more make the office of chief of
police an appointive one.
This is one of the strongest recom-
mendations concerning the police depart-
ment and its operation put forward by
Prof. Wilson in his report.
O'Neill Veteran Officer
The defeated former Santa Clara
chief, O'Neill, had been in the Santa
Clara department since 1935 when he
was appointed as a patrolman.
He was first elected chief of the de-
partment in 1946 by a narrow margin of
six votes.
His election followed the retirement
of George Peter Fallon, who had headed
(Continued on page 28)
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 9
Civic Unity In San Jose
In Chief J. R. Blackmore's trwenty-
four years of continuous service with the
San Jose Police Department he has never
found himself a busier man than during
these past weeks.
As a cohost with Howard Hornbuckle,
Santa Chira County Sheriff, for the
thirty-third annual convention of the
Peace Officers' Association of the State
of California, it's easy to see the volumes
of work necessary to produce a success-
ful convention.
Moves Toward Improvement
Se\en >ears have passed since J. R.
HIackmore became Chief of Police for
the San Jose Department and ever-in-
creasing steps are being taken by him to-
ward producing a a better and more
efficient operating police organization.
Greater facilities, both for office and
prison, are to be available in the near
future.
Chief Blackmore
An interesting feature of the San Jose
Police Department is the large percent-
age of police graduates of the San Jose
State College Police School working
there.
Professor Blackmore
Approximately 41 percent either grad-
uated from or are at present instructing
at San Jose State. Chief Blackmore per-
sonally teaches "Police Administration,"
a required course for all penoIog\- ma-
jors. Traffic engineering, juvenile delin-
quency, criminal investigation and field
By Bu.L Walker
work are other courses instructed by
the San Jose City Police Department
"profs."
One recent major change made by the
San Jose Police Department was the
combining of the juvenile and detective
departments. This move made available
another position with a title of Chief of
Detectives ( a rating higher than a cap-
tain). ']"he new set up will better coor-
dinate the activities of the two depart-
ments.
Auxiliary Police
Closely knitted into the police depart-
ment's activities are the active San Jose
Auxiliary Policemen. This group is
headed and engineered by Director E. S.
Pracua, and Chief of Staff Leland M.
Baruck. The auxiliary held twelve meet-
ings last year to discuss business policies
of the department. San Jose's Auxiliary
Police participated in some sixty-two spe-
cial assignments consisting of policing
athletic events, parades, celebrations, and
an\ large gatherings of people, greatly
aiding the San lose Police regulars in
1952.
San Jose is fortunate in ha\ing Janet
Hickey, a graduate of San Jose State's
Police School, in the department. Janet
has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Police
W^ork. She also holds the distinction of
being the only graduate police woman in
the department.
Unity
An outstanding feature of the San
Jose Police Department is the closeness,
unity and support shown by the depart-
ment of San Jose and the citizens of San
Jose in working together on enforcement
and delinquency problems.
In 1951 the Citizen's Advisory Com-
mittee of the San Jose Police Depart-
ment was activated when a representatixe
group of people composed of the Clergy,
Merchant's Association, Parent Teachers
Association, Dads' Clubs, the Press, ra-
dio, labor, veterans' organizations, city
administrations, the district attorney's of-
fice and the police department, met in an
effort to aiil law enforcement in the com-
munity. It was decided by the commit-
tee to act as an advisory group only and
not as a pressure group.
High Point
Perhaps the high point of that initial
meeting was the reluctance on the part
of the group to interfere or dictate pol-
icy to the police repartment — thus elimi-
nating any conflict in the normal func-
tions of police activities.
The committee decided that its prime
objective would be to aid in the control
of conditions that are deemed detrimen-
tal to the normal way of living and to
aid in the suppression of criminal activi-
ties, corruption, and vice conditions.
Code Adopted
Ihe committee even went further,
drawing up a code of objectives to be a
pattern in the principal operation of the
organization. 1 hey are as follows:
1. Poster a closer relationship be-
tween the police department and the
citizenry.
2. Stimulate interest in public edu-
cational programs designed to pro\ ide
to the individual the knowledge that
will enable him to protect his life and
property.
Barton Collins
Chief of Detectives
3. Pooling pertinent and factual
information that might be used by the
police department in its endeavor to
effectivelv control detrimental influ-
4. Conveying to the public, infor-
mation on measures that have been
taken by the police department in an
effort to control vice conditions and
criminal activity that have been re-
ported or discovered by police per-
sonnel.
(Cuntinued on page 29)
Page 10
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
PISTOL POINTING
The gram! 1953 season opened at the
S. F. Police Range at Lake Merced Sun-
day, February 15, with 146 shooters
having the time of their lives in the
glorious sunshine. Some of the statistical
personnel were complaining about the
"minutemen" and by that we found out
they mean the men who rush up to the
windows the last minute to purchase
their squadding tickets. The ticket of-
By J. Ross DUNNIGAN
gang of experts got things running fairh-
smooth but quite a few of the shooters
are still in a quandary as to where they
stand.
Dunnigan Turns Editor
Just a quick snapshot of the score-
boards at the Lake Merced Range which
attracts the shooters after each match.
1 here they stand around telling some of
the darndest lies and exchanging the
Don't Risk That Buck
Talking to Gloria Norton Sunday and
she tells us that she has to quit heavy
shooting as her duties to her family and
trying to keep up with the pistol pointers
is a financial load, and physical, too,
that's hard to maintain. AVill have more
to say on this subject perhaps in the next
issue of the Jourx.al.
Of course one cannot save money with
U. S. NAVY PISTOL TEAM
fice is open around eight o'clock and as
the matches do not start until nine it
should give the mob plenty of time to
sign up, but do they do it? High-nonny-
nonny and a hoop-de do ! They do not.
Hence the term "minutemen." It looked
for a while as though the classification
mess would come up again as the N.R.A.
have sent out new and varied classifica-
tions to the shooting fraternity and some
are dillies. Finally, Pop Dutil and his
most weird alibis to be found an>'^vhere.
Right now the United States Revolver
Association is in the midst of its yearly
national matches. These matches are all
pistol matches and attract teams from all
over the nation. The winners for some
years now has been the team made up of
members from the San Francisco Police
Revolver Club. This team is composed
of both civilians and police officers — as is
the Revolver Club.
our present high taxes, but that's no rea-
son one should deliberately throw it
away. For years we have been preaching
to the shooters not to challenge a target
to the tune of one buck because one never
(or seldom ever) gets one buck back. A
case in point is Evar Roseburg, who did
not heed our repeated warnings and fool-
ishly challenged his slow fire target in
the .22 match. Nine shots could be found
(Continued on page 22)
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 11
AND ONE CREPT
Lo! so/Ill- ivc loved, the noblest and the
best
That Tune and Fate of All their I'inlage
presi .
Have drunk their cup a round or tivo
before.
And one by one crept silently to Rest.
Omar Khayyam
"Hey, Doc."
I tried not to hear him. I looked
around for something else to do, but for
the moment everything was quiet. There
was no escape.
"Doc."
His helmet had slipped forward across
his face and he didn't appear to have the
strength to straighten it. I knelt behind
him and slipped it back so that it pil-
lowed and protected his head. I reached
for his pulse automatically.
"Doc."
"Yeah, kid." His pulse must have
been about 180. He was a baby. Eigh-
teen. I found ovit later. Barely eighteen.
"Will you straighten my leg?"
"In a while, kid. It isn't ready yet.
We'll know when it's ready."
"Okay, Doc. But please hurry. It's
ail cramped and twisted. You've got to
straighten it."
"^Vhich leg, kid ?"
"The right one."
I wanted to cry. I could feel my stom-
ach twisting through a series of impossi-
ble contortions and all the pity and com-
passion the war had left in me welled
up in my throat and eyes. I couldn't
straighten his right leg. I couldn't even
find his right leg.
"We'll straighten it, kid."
The first shell had landed right in the
middle of eighteen of them. The first
man, a corporal, and the last man, a
corpsman, were unharmed, but the mid-
dle si.xteen were shattered. The kid was
the worst. The worst of the living. All
he had of his right leg was about two
inches of thigh. The left was splintered
into a thousand fragments just above the
ankle. It wasn't connected to the rest of
his leg. It didn't even look real.
"Now, Doc."
"Later, kid. We'll have to wait and
work on it a bit."
"Is it broken, Doc?"
"Maybe. You can't be sure. I'm only
a corpsman, kid."
"That's okay, Doc."
I pinched the bicep of his right arm
and squeezed another syrette of morphine
into it. A full half grain.
SILENTLY TO REST
Rv \Valter R. Hecox
EDITOR'S NOTE
Normally the Police and Peace Offi-
cers' Journal does not use fiction. After
all, it is a trade magazine of sorts and
as such has enouijli material to vsorry
about teilhout taking time out for tlie
•world of make believe. This monlli,
Iwwever, we are making an exception.
There is a reason for the exception.
Last month ive gave our inside back
cover over to a United Slates Treasury
Department advertising promoting the
sale of savings bonds. He ivish wc could
do this every month. Bui the inside back
cover, the inside front cover and page
tivo are the only pages suitable for such
an ad. They are the most valuable pages
in the book. IVe simply cannot afford to
give them away every month. So we hit
on a plan. This time the advertisement
for United States Savings bonds is ap-
pearing with a list of sponsors on the
opposite page, H'e are grateful lo the
firms which sponsored the copy. Mean-
while, it seemed that we too should make
a contribution. Hence the story.
In a sense, this story is not fiction.
Every bit of action which appears in
these pages happened on a hill on Bou-
gainville Island just three days before
Thanksgiving in 1943. It is necessarily
condensed and must be called fiction. But
il is not exaggerated. On the contrary, it
is toned down if anything.
This is not a pleasant story. IVe are
sure, however, that if you start it you
will read il to the end. It was sold first
lo Esquire magazine August 21, 1945.
Shortly thereafter IP'orld H'ar II ended
and the story became obsolete. Two
years later the author received permis-
sion from the magazine to republish it.
The story is no longer obsolete. The
same thing is happening in a different
place. Not every month or every year,
but every day. The end of this story will
take you lo our inside back cover. It' hen
you finish the story, read the Treasury
Department advertisement . . . and if
you do not want this slory to be an end-
less one . . . BUY THOSE BONDS.
Even with the tan his flesh was color-
less and lifeless. More like putty than
like flesh. He didn't feel the needle. He
didn't know I touched him. I felt his
pulse again and it was thin and thready
... so thin I had to concentrate my
whole attention on it to feel it.
We had crossed the river about ten
o'clock that morning. We were sched-
uled to take the hill by three o'clock. I
heard the colonel talking to division head-
quarters over the walkie talkie. He had
a voice like a bull. You could hear him
clearly fifty yards away. He was a good
battalion commander, but a noisy one.
He was talking to a general.
"So far so good — Yes general — three
o'clock — we'll be there, general — we'll
be there if we have to fight our way
through the whole damn Imperial army."
He meant it. He would have tried it.
He was an old Marine. And Marines
are either bra\e men or they have noth-
ing to live for. I don't know which. But
they act like brave men. We only ran
into part of the Imperial army.
They were waiting for us on top of
the hill. They expected us, but they
didn't expect us on their flank. It was a
brilliant maneuver. We went smack up
against the face of the hill and then the
whole battalion made a right angle turn
in the jungle. A large body of men isn't
supposed to be able to do that. But we
did it.
We waded through the kunai grass on
Guadalcanal for days learning how. AVe
lay on our bellies and smothered. Ambu-
lances ran in a steady stream taking heat
exhaustion cases to sick bay. But the
heat exhaustion cases lived. They lived
to make a right angle turn on Bougain-
ville. And they lived after the>' had
made it.
Yager went over the brow of the hill
first. Yager was about six feet square
and he went over the brow of the hill
with a BAR at his hip. A Jap with a
Nambu was waiting in a foxhole. He
opened fire.
The impact must have knocked Yager
back six feet. Then the deeper roar of
the BAR sounded above the chatter of
the Nambu. Almost immediately the
Nambu was silenced. But the BAR
didn't stop. It roared on until the clip
was empty and then spoke in shorter
bursts.
In a moment Yeager was joined by
riflemen who added their fire to his.
They tossed a few hand grenades. A
dozen. Maybe fifteen. Then the hill
was ours. The Jap resistance was feeble,
almost non-existent. AVe had ten wound-
ed. One of them was Yager.
When he was sure the situation was
under control he turned around and fair-
(Continued on page 16)
Page 12
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
No More Sheepherders
The modern Santa Ana Police Depart-
ment which functions efficiently in the
Southern California toda>' is a far cry
from the infant organization which ex-
isted almost 30 years ago when Chief of
Police Boyd A. Hershey started work as
a patrolman in the young department.
In those days being a policeman on the
Santa Ana force meant working eight
hours a day seven days a week with no
sick leave, holidays or other benefits. In
addition to this the officers had the doubt-
ful privilege of furnishing their own
badges, equipment and uniforms.
ranking officers served the 12,000 popu-
lation city. Total a total of 64 men pro-
tect the life and property of over 50,000
people in the city.
7 he roads and streets have been im-
proved, enabling officers to answer calls
more promptly.
Varied Tasks
The well developed coordination of
the Federal, State and County agencies
with the City department in solving
crimes helps make the department more
efficient.
During Chief Hershey 's long career he
the Santa Ana Police Department is the
patrol division — the division which is
populated by the well known but little
publicized beat officer. 7"hey patrol the
streets of the city, both on foot and in
automobiles, suppressing disturbances,
giving aid, relief and information as the
circumstances require. Ihey are the city's
active, open guarantee of orderly govern-
ment which will be carried out, if possible,
by persuasion, if necessary, by more strin-
gent means.
Like every other police department,
SANTA ANA TRAFFIC PATROL
One Red Light
The modern communications system
found its start then with a single red light
located at Fourth and Main Streets
which summoned the officers to the sta-
tion. Today radios, teletype, walkie
talkies and call boxes take over those
duties.
In those days 18 men including the
has been called to do many things which
are not listed or taught in any criminology
courses. He has delivered several babies,
rescued a woman from her irate husband
who was chasing her down the street
with a sword, and searched for the owner
of a tombstone found in the downtown
area.
Perhaps the most important division of
Santa Ana's patrol division is the back-
bone of the force. It is the largest unit,
with some men being assigned from it to
traffic, tletective and jmenile bureaus.
They are constantly brought into con-
tact, da\' or night, with the citizens whose
life and property they have sworn to pro-
(Continued on page 54)
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 13
WOMEN PEACE OFFICERS
Policewoman Florence Wilson from
the Arcadia Police Department and
President of the Women Peace Officers
Association of the State of California,
drove to Mountain View, California,
and presided over the meeting of the
Association held there on January 20th.
Florence Wilson
The meeting was held at the Chez
^'onne Restaurant and a delicious dinner
was served. Policewoman Nancy Bourne
of the Mountain View Police Depart-
ment was chairman of the arrangement^
for the evening, and she had secured the
meeting place and also two good speak-
ers, whom she introduced.
She first introduced Special Agent of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation Ra\'
Quinn, who gave an interesting and edu-
cational speech, and then she introduced
expolicewoman Kate Sullivan, who is re-
tired from the San Francisco Police De-
partment. Mrs. Sullivan gave a delight-
ful talk of her experiences while serving
on the San Francisco Police Department.
Policewoman Bourne also introduced her
boss, the Chief of Police of Mountain
View, who gave the group a hearty wel-
come and extended an invitation to all
present to visit their new jail. After the
meeting was adjourned the Chief of
Police and Policewoman Bourne escorted
the group on a very interesting tour of
the jail. Members and friends who went
nn the expedition to the new jail found
it was e\erything the Chief had said
about it and were impressed by the up to
date facilities of the building and equip-
ment. They congratulated the Chief and
Policewoman Bourne on their fine new
facilities.
First Vice President Rose Milestein
extended a welcome to all present and
asked each member to introduce her guest
for the evening. The business meeting
was called ot order by President Florence
\ViIson and much discussion centered
around two items: the coming conven-
tion and the selection of a name for the
regular bulletin.
President Florence Wilson also ad-
\ised the members that the Chamber of
Commerce had agreed to print only one
program for the convention, and that the
Women Peace Officers would go on the
same program with the Men Peace Of-
ficers. Following much discussion it was
decided that the AVomen Peace Officers
Association of California should make
an attempt to ha\e their own program
printed.
Margaret Boyd
Policewoman Cecelia Robinson, chair-
man of the San Quentin tour, reminded
members of the tour again and instructed
them to be sure to make their reserva-
tions earh\ The San Quentin tour will
take place on May 9th.
The next regular meeting of the
Northern Section of the Women Peace
Officers will be held in Oakland, Cali-
fornia.
President Florence ^^'ilson thanked
the group for the courtesies shown her
and for the support they have given her
so far this year. She asked every member
to chip in and do their utmost to make
this coming convention a memorable one.
FOLLOW THESE RULES
-Motorists feel they are well acquaint-
ed with the rules of safe driving but here
are a few simple reminders from the
National Automobile Club designed to
make motoring safer and more enjo\able.
Obey nil traffic signs. Be watchful for
them and observe them fully. They are
placed there for the motorists' safety.
Passiny on hills. A most dangerous
traffic sin. The double line is for the
motorist's protection and should never
be crossed unless so directed by a traffic
officer.
Drive slrnvly in traffic. Sp>eed in ur-
ban areas should be reduced to cope with
surrounding conditions.
Right-of-ivay. ^Vhen a question arises
as to priority at unguarded intersec-
tions, the wise motorists let the other car
through.
Sol/cr driving. Even a little liquor
dulls the mental faculties, blurs vision
and slows down reaction time.
Pass uhcn safe. Passing should be
done only when it is possible to do so
without endangering the lives of others
and where there is room to get back in
line.
keep distance. Keeping a safe and
proper distance from the car ahead is a
good way to keep out of trouble.
Signal akcays. Arm signals should be
given with the full arm. The driver be-
hind may not be a mind reader.
A((7> //; line. Driving in the right
hand lane and using the left hand lane
for passing onh', is the law. It should
always be strictly observed.
Sportsmanship. Courtesy when driv-
ing pays big dividends in safet\. The
Golden Rule is a good safety rule.
Skidding. A danger which can be re-
duced by slow driving on wet pavements
or when sand or loose gravel is on the
surface of the road. Sudden turns, sud-
den stops or too quick acceleration can
cause skidding.
Concentration. Driving is a full-time
job requiring the full attention of the
person at the wheel.
Page 14
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
liy J- W. Wilson, Sergeant
University of California Police
On February 5, 1953, Officer Robert
R. Ludden, 27, of the University of
California Police Department, Berkeley,
California, apprehended and placed un-
der arrest Douglas Eugene Ivance, the
person allegedly responsible for the
armed robbery of the Dwight Way
branch of the Bank of America.
Officer Ludden had just completed an
escort assignment and was cruising in the
general direction of the University Me-
morial stadium. He stopped his patrol
car in the parking lot at the north end
of the stadium and watched the vehicle
traffic moving along Gayley Road. Pre-
paring to move out into the line of traffic
he slipped the car into gear when the
dispatcher for the Berkeley Police De-
partment put out a "stand-by all cars"
radio call. Seconds later the dispatcher
transmitted to all cars an armed robbery
report received from the Bank of Amer-
ica, Dwight Way and Shattuck Avenue
Branch. A description of the bandit and
the car used by him in leaving the scene
was noted by Ludden.
About twenty minutes later, at 2 :20
P.M., a 1938 black, two-door Chevrolet
sedan passed the officer's parking point.
The driver was a young man wearing a
blue shirt. These points coincided with
the description broadcast in the original
alarm. Confusing, however, was the
fact that this car bore license plates
while the robber's car did not.
Falling in behind the Chevrolet, Lud-
den pondered the possibility of the plates
being placed on the car after the com-
mission of the crime. Pulling up a little
closer he noticed that the body of the
vehicle, in the license area, was wiped
clean in contrast to the rest of the car.
This indicated, to him, that someone had
recently been tampering with or had at-
tached license plates to the vehicle.
Ludden had by this time followed the
suspected car about ten blocks and he
was now out of the heavy traffic area.
He decided that he would stop the car
and question its driver. Having followed
the Berkeley police dispatcher's radio in-
structions to his officers, Ludden knew
that none of the Berkeley police cars
were in the area.
Deciding that it was now or never, he
picked up his microphone and called
KMA 550. When the dispatcher an-
swered Ludden advised him that he was
stopping the suspected car and driver at
Euclid and Virginia Avenues and re-
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
Officer Robert R. Ludden be-
longs to a police department which
is so small and specialized that most
of us do not even remember it ex-
ists except during football season or
if we have to visit the University of
California campus between seasons.
Ordinarily his duties are to patrol
and maintain law and order on a
college campus, a job which, in the
most part, consists of seeing that
prankish students behave them-
selves.
It is a large college campus — not
in area but in population — and pa-
trolling it is not a small job. Nev-
ertheless, one does not expect the
college campus officers to run
around catching bank robbers.
Rowdy raiders from Stanford, yes.
\outhful students whose zest for
life gets out of line. And maybe a
burglar or so. All this takes enough
of the college officer's time. Bank
robbers, however, are a little out of
the question. There just aren't any
banks worth robbing on college
campuses. Not even on the massive
University of California campus.
And to tell the truth the bank rob-
ber Officer Ludden caught was not
on the U. C. campus. He came too
close to it, though. Too close for
his own good, that is. Apparently
things were quiet on the campus
that evening. Quiet enough for
Officer Ludden to pause and watch
traffic. Quiet enough for him to
spot a familiar license number.
The college policeman's actions
from then on were, in the collective
mind of the Police and Peace
Officers' Journal, above and
beyond the call of duty. Ludden
acted with rare good judgment in
a situation which he could not nor-
mally be expected to meet. He even
extracted a confession from the
holdup man during the short inter-
val between the time of the capture
and the arrival of the Berkeley po-
licemen. The Police and Peace
Officers' Journal is proud to
present this officer with a Certifi-
cate of Merit and $50 defense bond
for his outstanding action.
quested assistance. Waiting long enough
to have his message acknowledged, he
turned on his siren switch and proceeded
to make the stop.
The driver of the suspected car im-
mediately stopped and quickly got out of
the car. Ludden drew his revolver and
commanded the suspect to stand where
he was. Searching the suspect's person
produced nothing but lying on the front
seat of the car, under an army type
Eisenhower jacket, were a toy pistol and
a considerable amount of currency. Of-
ficer Ludden interrogated the suspect,
who admitted his responsibility for the
robbery. At this time Berkeley police
officers arrived at the scene and Ivance
was turned over to them.
On February 27th Judge George B.
Harris, presiding in the San Francisco
Federal Court, sentenced Douglas Eu-
gene Ivance, 23, to five years in Federal
prison for robbing the Dwight ^Vay
Branch of the Bank of America.
Officer Ludden has been commended
by Captain Frank E. Woodward, Uni-
versity Police Department ; James H.
Corley, Superintendent of Police, Uni-
versity of California ; Chief John D.
Holstrom, Berkeley Police Department,
and by Director John Edgar Hoover of
the Federal Bureau of In\ estigation who
wrote, in part, that: "the alertness and
initiative displayed by Patrolman Lud-
den were in the highest traditions of the
law enforcement profession."
Robert Richard Ludden was born at
Berkeley, California, on January 2, 1926,
the son of Helen and Everett Ludden.
He received his education in the Berke-
ley schools from which he graduated in
1944. His father, who was head assayer
in the United States Mint in San Fran-
cisco before his retirement and subse-
quent death, taught Bob early in life to
respect the badge of a police officer.
After working briefly as a grocery
clerk, auto and aircraft mechanic, he ap-
plied for the position of police officer at
the University of California and was
appointed to the force on September 25,
1947. He has attended many in training
police schools and is looked upon as a
"good cop" by his brother officers and the
citizens he comes in contact with. He
is married to the former Marceline
Hibschle. The couple live at 1694 Ox-
ford Street, Berkeley.
i
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
TRAFFIC TOLL
Page IS
Traffic accidents claimed 620 lives in
1*552 in the nine Bay Area counties, ac-
cording to a report compiled by the San
Francisco Chapter of the National Safety
Council.
This traffic figure is only slightly
lower than the 671 deaths in traffic re-
corded for the same area in 1951, and
clearly shows that there is still a great
need for safe driving practices and aware-
ness of hazards on the part of every
motorist and pedestrian.
Fatalities by counties for both >ears
are as follows:
1951 1952
County Poputatioit Fatalities Fatalities
San Francisco*..- 775,357 86 65
Alameda* 740,315 155 126
Contra Costa* 298,984 81 68
Santa Clara 290,547 141 134
San Mateo 235,659 59 54
Marin** 85,619 31 25
Sonoma 103,405 38 50
Solano 104,833 51 65
Napa 46,603 8 14
(*These counties do not include any
accidents on the bay Bridge in San Fran-
cisco or Alameda Counties, the San
Francisco on-ramps, or the East Shore
Highway e.xtending to San Pablo Ave-
nue in Richmond in Contra Costa
County. This entire area is a separate
California Highway Patrol Squad Area,
and is not compiled by any other agency.
Fatalities in this area and on the Bay
Bridge were: 21 in 1951 and 19 in
1952.)
(**Includes the Golden Gate Bridge,
including San Francisco approaches.
which are all under the jurisdiction of
the Marin County SHP Squad Area.)
Major cities and towns in these coun-
ties recorded the following traffic tolls
during the past two years :
1951 1952
City or Town I'opttlation Fatalities Fatalities
San Francisco 775,357 86 65
Oakland 384,600 69 40
Berkeley 113,805 4 14
San Jose 95,044 17 12
Alameda 64,430 4 7
San Rafael 13,848 1 0
Redwood Citv 25,544 4 6
San Mateo 41,782 9 6*
Burlingame 19,981 3 I
Richmond 99,545 5 4
Vallejo 70,133 2 3
Santa Rosa 17,905 1 3
Napa 13,579 0 2
(Continurd nn page 30)
THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL.
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ly swaggered down the hill. He pointed
to a hole in the front of his thigh about
half way up.
"Hey, Doc. Will -you take this slug
out of my leg so I can go back up there ?"
Across the hill we could hear scattered
shots. There were still plenty of Japs
around. A thin trickle of blood was run-
ning from the hole in Yager's thigh down
to his ankle. I was putting a bandage on
a man who had been nicked in the side.
Further down the hill the doctor was
working on a man who had been hit in
the stomach. He was pretty sick.
"Wait a minute. I'll let the doctor see
it and then we'll send you back."
"I don't want to go back. Just take
out the slug."
I looked up at him. He was serious.
He could sleep in a cot that night. A
nice clean cot with blankets and every-
thing where it was almost safe. But he
didn't want to. He wanted to stay on
the hill. A mortar shell landed back by
the river.
"It may be cracked," I answered. That
was the easiest answer.
"To hell with it. Take out the slug."
"Sit down, Yager."
"Goddammit, Doc. Take out the
slug."
"Sit down. Yager. I won't send you
back up there. If the doctor wants to,
that's okay with me."
"You go to hell." The big Marine
looked belligerent. He started to nio\e
back up the hill. There was a lieutenant
standing nearby. I looked at him.
"Stop that man."
"Why?"
"He's wounded. Do you want to
waste him on this stinking hill ?"
Another mortar shell landed. Closer
in but more to the left. We couldn't tell
xvhose they were yet. They could have
hpen our eighty-ones landing short. The
lieutenant shouted at Yager.
"Come back here and wait for the
doctor,"
Yager turned wearily. He looked
comnletely disgusted.
"Yes, sir." He sat down. Another
mortar shell landed. This time it was
shorter and to the right. The doctor or-
dered Yager and the other nine wounded
men back with two corpsmen to care for
them. They were all walking wounded,
and they all looked relieved. All except
Yager. He just looked mad. The last I
saw of him he was helping one of his
wounded buddies down the hill. He was
masnificent.
The next mortar shell that landed we
knew was Japanese. It passed directly
overhead and we could hear its strange
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whisper. Ihey can say what they want
about the sound of a mortar shell in
Hight. To me it sound like the flight of
a quail. It landed far back in the canyon.
rhe>' were searching for us blindly.
Except for a few scattered shots every-
thing was quiet. I was lying flat on my
back between a couple of communications
men just below the military crest of the
hill. We hadn't attempted to set up a
perimeter of defense yet, and the men
were all pretty well bunched up. The\
were tired from the climb.
We didn't think much about it when
we saw the flare go up. We knew what
it was for. A white flare indicating that
we had taken the hill. The shell landed
about two minutes later. It landed about
thirr\' yards awav, but off the top of the
hill. "
"Jeez. That flare was all they need-
ed," said one of the communications men.
We rolled over on our stomachs and
waited, our faces against the dirt. I
thought I heard a groan.
"Did you hear someone yell?"
The communications man shook his
head.
"You're dreaming. Doc."
"Maybe I ought to go see." I didn't
want to. I wanted to lie where I was,
close against the dirt on the military crest
of the hill. The communications man
grinned.
"You're crazy if you do."
"I know it, Mac. We were crazy
when we came up this hill."
"Sure, we're all crazy. You stay here,
Doc. I might be able to use a corpsman
any time now."
"I don't know. I thought I heard a
groan."
"Baloney, Doc. You stay here. "
Even below the crest of the hill we
could feel the next shell. The noise of
the explosions rang in our ears and the
dust bit at our nostrils. It landed about
fifteen yards away through the bushes. I
didn't have to wonder this time. There
wasn't any question about what had hap-
pened.
"Good luck, Doc." The communica-
tions man grinned. I gathered my legs
under me in a sort of sprinter's crouch
and paused for a moment. If I had to
go I wanted to go fast. But I didn't
want to go. I didn't want to be like the
people who were making that noise.
"I'll need it, Mac." I threw myself
over the crest of the hill and started back
up the trail. It was longer that way but
more accurate. The deep, sobbing howls
of the wounded men guided me. They
didn't sound like men anymore.
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The faltering whisper of another shell
sent me flopping earthward. I hugged
the earth waiting for it to land. Another
one I hadn't heard coming landed about
twenty yards below the crest of the hill
and exploded harmlessly. It was dead on
the range, but wide.
"Doc."
The voice was coming out of a Jap
foxhole about two feet to the right of me.
I looked up cautiously. A pale-faced
Marine was sitting there with a dead
Jap, staring at his chest.
"I think they got me, Doc."
A ragged wound about four inches
long ran down the center of his chest.
He was staring stupidly at the blood
flowing from it, scared stiff.
"Who got you?"
"The mortar. I was standing at the
edge of this foxhole when it hit and it
knocked me right into it."
I lowered myself into the hole. The
wound was deep, but just over the
sternum. The bone had stopped any seri-
ous penetration. I cleaned of? the wound
with a piece of bandage and reached for
sulfanilamide powder and a battle dress-
ing.
"It isn't serious, Mac."
"The hell it isn't."
"You'll live, Mac." I tied the battle
dressing over the wound and reached for
a casualty tag. The whole operation took
about a minute. It was a long minute.
Sixty seconds, but they were life or death.
I could hear the deep, inhuman sobbing
again and footsteps hurrying from it.
"Doc. For chrissake, hurry up, Doc.
There's a man back here with both legs
shot off."
Standing over the foxhole, his face
covered with dust and sweat, the Marine
was trembling like a frightened rabbit. I
dronned the casualty tag and stood up.
"Where?"
"Just around the band. Hurry, Doc.
It's hell back there."
I threw a parting glance at the man
with the chest wound. He grinned
weaklv.
"Go ahead. Doc. I'll be all right."
I ran around the bend and stopped
short. It was only a few yards, about
twenty feet altogether. Twenty feet be-
tween the threshold of hell and a blood-
soaked inferno. It must have been a full
half hour before I realized fully what
had happened. All I could see at first was
the kid.
His eyes were closed and his mouth
was half open, and he was breathing fast,
but so lightly it was barely noticeable.
Lying there in the late afternoon sun he
looked very young. He opened his eyes
when I knelt beside him.
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"Hello, Doc."
1 only knew him by sight. 1 hey had
told nie he was an eightball, and he prob-
ably was.
"Hello, kid."
I pulled a thick rubber tourniquet from
my pocket and reached for the stub of his
right leg. He was a kid. Seventeen when
he joined the Marine corps and away
from home for the first time in his life. I
lifted the two-inch stump and he moaned
loudly.
"Take it easy. Doc."
"Okay, kid."
I jammed a half grain of morphine
into his arm and tried again. He
screamed with pain.
"I can't stand it, Doc."
"You can stand anything, kid. That's
the hell of it."
I tried again. I knew I had to lift that
stump, but it was an awful thing to have
to do. The sweat was dripping into my
eyes. He screamed and writhed. I looked
up desperately. The chief was working
frantically about six feet away. I wasn't
aware that anyone else was hurt until I
saw him.
"Chief. For chrissake hold this guy.
I've got to get this tourniquet on."
The chief looked at me and looked at
the kid.
"Give him a shot of morphine and let
him alone. You're wasting your time."
"I've got to get this tourniquet on."
"He'll never make it. ^Vork on some-
one who has a chance to live."
"He has a chance."
"\ou're crazy. You know your job.
Work on somebody you can save. That
guy is as good as dead."
"Shut up. Dammit, shut up."
I lifted the stub with a furious jerk
and thrust the tubing around it. The kid
howled and sobbed while I pulled the
tourniquet tight and knotted it. The
chief looked up again.
"Give him another shot of morphine."
"He's had half a grain."
"It won't hurt him. Give him an-
other syrette."
I jammed a second shot into the kid's
arm. He quieted while I worked on his
left leg. It was easier there. He didn't
seem to know I was touching him. I left
him there and started working down the
line of wounded men. They were easy
to find. I looked up at the chief.
"Sorry, chief."
The chief grinned. He was holding a
compress against a Marine's neck. The
cartoid artery must have been severed.
"It's okay. I feel the same way."
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He looked at his patient. The Marine
was half sitting beside a mound of dirt,
his head cocked to one side, staring pa-
tiently out into space. He spoke in low,
calm tones.
"How am I doing, Chief?"
"Okay, but I can't stay here all day.
Listen. I've got to work on somebody
else. Somebody may die if I don't. Can
you hold this thing?"
"Sure, chief."
"Can you hold it as tight as I am?"
"Sure."
"Okay. Remember, when you grab
this, you're taking your life in your
hands. If you let go, you'll bleed to
death. If you loosen it, you'll bleed to
death. Do you understand ?"
"Sure, Chief."
He took the compress and the chief
moved on. I was working on a kid with
a hole in his arm and a wounded leg. The
wound in his arm was huge, but he was
quiet and patient. I didn't notice any-
thing unusual. I had to lean over pretty
far to get at him. I didn't notice why.
I finished the dressings and looked up.
A stretcher bearer was standing over me,
leaning on his rifle.
"Can I help, Doc?"
"Not for a while, Mac."
"How many dead. Doc?"
"None. Nobody was killed."
"None, Doc?" The stretcher bearer
looked puzzled.
"I haven't noticed any."
"Well, how about that fellow you
were just leaning over?"
"He'll be okay. He was just hit in the
arm." I was puzzled. Together the
chief and I had worked over about eight
men in twenty minutes. AVe had four
plasma bottles going. The stretcher
bearer looked at me as though I was
crazy.
"I mean the one you leaned over to
get at him."
I stared stupidly at the ground. A
Marine was lying about two inches from
my knees, staring straight at me.
"Are you hurt, Alac?" I asked stu-
pidly. The Alarine had blue grey eyes.
They didn't blink. He didn't move. I
picked up his arm to feel his pulse and
noticed a great gaping wound. It wasn't
bleeding. Then I got the idea.
"I guess he's dead."
The stretcher bearer nodded.
"I thought so, Doc."
I sat back on my haunches and took in
the scene. There were five dead men
within a few yards of me. Silent, muti-
lated lumps of flesh. Four of them were
lying in a row touching each other. The
fifth was ofT to one side. They hadn't
made any noise, so I hadn't noticed them.
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Phone CY. 4-9779
We Serve Wonderful Food
and Our Coffee Can't Be Beat
JOHN AND ROSE MATUSICH
SUPER BURGERS OUR SPECIALTY
Juicy Hamburgers and French Fries 40c
959 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
LARKIN TILE CO.
Manufacturer:
FAIENCE FLOOR & WALL TILE
CY. 3-20S1
16S1 POMONA AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GUILBERT BROS.
Electric Company, Inc.
CYpress 4-1656
133 LOCUST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Telephone CYpress 4-3232
Carl N. Swenson Co., Inc.
General Contractors
1095 STOCKTON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
LORENZ TELEVISION SERVICE
TELEVISION • HOME RADIO
Calls from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
For Prompt Service Phone:
CYpress 2-2564
1043 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
LERMA'S SHELL SUPER SERVICE
Phone CYpress 5-1167
14TH & SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
MAX S. ABBOTT
Contractor
4601 ALUM ROCK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
The}' had died quickly, painlessly. Fer-
ris, the corpsinaii who had been with the
squad, was taking their finger prints and
dog tags. I looked at the stretcher bearer.
"I guess I've been busy."
"I guess so, Doc."
1 wandered back by the kid. Ferris
had poured some plasma into him. It
had helped, but not much. Not enough.
I reached for another bottle and twisted
the key into the can. The kid was watch-
ing me.
"Doc."
"Yeah, kid."
"What did the chief mean?"
"Nothing, kid."
1 didn't think he had heard him. It
didn't seem possible. He shouldn't have
been able to hear or feel anything e.xcept
pain.
"Am I going to die, Doc?"
"Hell, no, kid." I fitted the needle
into the bottles and shook them while
they mixed.
"He said I was going to die. Doc."
"Not you, kid. He was talking about
someone else."
His body was thin after months in the
tropics. It was a boy's body. Loose
gangling and flat. He would have been
a good man.
"Have I got a leg. Doc?"
"Sure, kid."
Now he was almost dead. He was the
shattered remains of a man with a heart
and a voice and a small part of a mind,
but that was all. He was still breathing
and the heart was still beating.
"Are you sure, Doc?"
"Sure, kid."
I couldn't help looking at the stump
where his right leg had been. That god-
awful, beveled, flat-ended stump that
looked as though his leg had been cut
away by a pair of giant pruning shears.
It was such a short stump.
"Then straighten it. Doc."
"In a while, kid."
"Now, Doc."
"Pretty soon, kid. We're not readv
yet."
I was trying to find a vein I could get
a needle into . They were flat and life-
less. He should have died instantly like
the others, but he clung to life stub-
bornly. I felt his pulse after I got the
needle in, and his eyelids flickered open.
"Doc."
"Yeah."
"Stick around, Doc."
"Okay, kid."
There wasn't any place to hang the
bottle. I had to kneel there and hold it
in the air. The mortar shells were still
landing. Off the range now, but close
enough. I wanted to flatten myself close
Phone CY. 3-9831
VICTOR'S CLUB
Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant
Dancinsr Saturday Night
Package Goods
328 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FLETCHER MOTOR CO.
Phone BAIIard 6600
Res. Phone BAIIard S752-W
477 SOUTH MARKET STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ROBERTS TYPEWRITER CO.
"The Underwood Agency"
Phone CY. 2-4842
156 WEST SAN FERNANDO
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 4-9656
STOKES LEADING TAMALE
PARLOR
Hours:
Week Days, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays, 12 Noon to 9 p.m.
FOOD TO TAKE OUT
Jimmie - Addie - Julia
53 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CY. 2-0592
CY. 5-1616
TERRA COMMERIAL CO.
Sand • Gravel • Base Rock
Saratoga Slag • Loam
375 UMBARGER ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phones: CY. 2-6078. AX. 6-6234
CHAMBERLAIN PLUMBING
CLAUDE CHAMBERLAIN
2466 PIONEER AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-5345
CARVER'S MOTOR SALES
GUARANTEED USED CARS
L. F, CARVER
255 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GEO. J. CZARNECKI
Shell Service
Phone CY. 2-3494
1598 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
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April, 1953
Telephone CY. 5-4482
H. F. OLIVER CO.
Hardwood Floor Contracting
MOORPARK & PORTER STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CRAFT LINOLEUM AND CARPET
SERVICE
Linoleum, Asphalt and Rubber Tile
Venetian Blinds, Window Shades, Screens
Rugs and Carpets, Plastic Tile, Formica
CY. 2-2488
420 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Insurance Real Estate Loans
CIMINO BROS.
INSURANCE AGENCY
PETER F. CIMINO
CYpress 2-0314
84 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES,
INC.
Plant
SS9 W. FULTON STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Plant
1208 E. SAN ANTONIO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
WADLEY'S AUTO SERVICE
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRING
Body and Fender Work • Wheel Aligning
Painting • Tune Up • Brake Work
DWIGHT H. WADLEY
Phone CY. 3-2140
126 E. ST. JOHN STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
L . B E RT I
BAIL BONDS
24-Hour Service AnyWhere
Telephone CYpress 3-9136 Day or Night
147 NORTH MARKET STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HIP SING ASSOCIATION
637 NORTH SIXTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DELL'S STEAK HOUSE
ADELL and DAN TOLLES, Props.
Open 1 P.M. -.to 3 A.M.
CY. 3-9767
549 WEST JULIAN
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
to the ground. I couldn't help looking at
the shattered bodies all around me. I
didn't want to look like them. A flat,
metallic ping made me flinch.
"Doc."
"Yeah."
"Those are twenty-fives, Doc."
Several more went off. They sounded
like twenty-fives but there was something
different. A hollow, ringing sound.
"No, kid. Those are mortars. Our
sixties."
"That's good. Give 'em hell, Doc."
"Sure, kid."
The other patients were quiet. I made
the rounds and then came back and sat
by the kid. A couple of hours must have
passed. I thought about giving him an-
other shot of plasma, but it was no good.
There wasn't a vein left I could get a
needle into.
A quartermaster sergeant came over
the brow of the hill with two of his men.
They were carrying full sized shovels
and a pick as well as their entrenching
tools.
"All finished?" I asked them.
"So far." The sergeant answered ten-
tatively. "I have a hell of a time keeping
the boys on the job. They don't like
handling them. They don't mind whole
men, but they don't like picking up the
pieces. One of them got sick."
"Somebody's got to do it. We can't.
We've got to work on the live ones.
How would you like to work on the live
ones? The dead ones can't scream. How
would you like to work on the ones who
are still screaming?"
"I wouldn't," he answered. "I'd
rather stay away from them altogether.
(Continued on patje 60)
Pistol Pointing
(Continued from page 10)
easily but that 10th was just not there
in spite of the loud and lusty howling
that "the 10 in tthe center, there, must
be a double." Referee Ken Wilson stood
on his rules book and gave poor Evar
nine shots — and kept Evar's dollar bill.
(However, Captain Hank Jacobs of the
Highway Patrol put up a buck to see his
81 and found he was right as he really
had a double in the 10 ring. Ken lost
that round.)
Lost Guns
Les Narvaez, who has been ill for sev-
eral months, arrived with the Sacramento
gang Sunday to see how the old shootin'
arm was a doin'. Phil Atkinson was to
leave Les' shootin' irons on the bench by
the coffee shoppe but forget to, so Les
ran all over the joint trying to locate
said box with rapidly increasing blood
Raviolis Every Day Banquet Parties Arranged
FIOR D'lTALIA
HOTEL AND GRILL
MONDORA, DELLA MAGGIORE and POLETTI
Phone CYpress 4-5008
101 NORTH MARKET
Cor. San Augustine Street
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DALE'S COMPLETE RICHFIELD
SERVICE
LUBRICATION EXPERIENCE, 12 YEARS
Wash or Grease Job Free with Every
50 Gallons of Gasoline
Phone CY. 4-7072
COR. STOCKTON & JUUAN
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-4114
BUDDY'S FURNITURE STORE
NEW AND USED FURNITURE
BOUGHT AND SOLD
BEN TYSON
1688 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CY. 5-5944
CY. 5-1498
BERTI'S SPRAYING AND
PRUNING SERVICE
Fruit and Ornamental Trees
Pruned and Sprayed
White Washing • Weed Control
Lawns Fertilized • Roses Sprayed
925 EAST JULIAN STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DICKMAN & KRING
Contractors • Builders • Developers
W. B. DICKMAN and CHARLES U. KRING
Telephone CHerry 3-1708
2495 NEWHALL STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 3-5630
GLEN HAVEN CEMENT
CONTRACTOR
ALL TYPES OF CEMENT WORK
Free Estimates
P. E. CANCILLA
585 MINNESOTA AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ECKEL ENGINEERING
COMPANY
Manufacturers of
CONCRETE PIPE MACHINERY
P. O. Box 528
1297 EAST SAN FERNANDO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 5-6504
SODALITY MEAT CO.
WHOLESALE MEAT JOBBERS
Beef • Veal • Lamb • Pork
596 AUZERIAS AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
At^ril, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 23
SAN JOSE STEEL COMPANY
INC.
ReinforcinsT Steel • Structural Steel
Steel Sash * Chain Link Fence
Phone CYpress 5-0353
195 NORTH 30TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
N. J. ANDRE P. N. ANDRE
Custom Rebuilding or Motor Exchange
ANDRE'S MOTOR REBUILDERS
205 MAIN STREET
Phone 1236 or 1238
BRAWLE"!', CALIFORNIA
2810 MONTEREY ROAD
CYpress 2-7558
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
SHIP BY TRUCK AND SA\E SHRINKAGE
BRITTON LIVESTOCK
TRANSPORTATION
California • Oregon • Nevada • Idaho
CARGO INSURED
Phone Day or Night: CYpress 3-6393
962 VINE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BOY - JEAN'S
INDUSTRIAL WELDING AND FABRICATING
Structural Beams • Boilers • Pipe Fabricating
Tanks • Heavy Equipment • Rebuilding
Portable Welding • Certified Code Welding
E. W. BOYAJIAN, Consulting and Engineering
Phone CYpress 7-1060
1570 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HEMPHILL'S ASSOCIATED
TRUCK SERVICE
MOTORISTS WELCOME
Phone CY. 5-9959
1194 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ALARIO MUSIC CO.
Juke Boxes • Coin Operated Machines
24-Hour Service
CYpress 5-3707
Res. Phone: CYpress 3-4070
1320 FORRESTAL AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 5-3289
Plumbing J F Service
WATER HEATERS
FLOOR FURNACES
JOSEPH FREITAS. Plumbing Contractor
RTE. 3, BOX 385A
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-7141
FOR FINE LIQUOR AND
PRIME RIB FROM THE CART
IT'S THE
PRIME RIB OF SAN JOSE
Air Conditioned
1330 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
pressure and a near case of nervous ex-
haustion. Les located the box in time to
just get on the line but, knowing the
temperament of shooters, we know that
the episode cost Les at least 13 points —
and too bad, too ! ( Not to mention the
loss of about 13 pounds along with it.)
Hill Markel, our kodak expert, was
bitterly complaining about targets 10, 20,
30 and 40 being half in the sun and half
in the shade due to the division boards at
each ten targets. "It's an outrage, malev-
olent, acrimonious and all that there stuff
an' how is a guy gonna sight his gun — in
the shade or in the sun?" And so on for
an hour or so. Glancing along the lines
a few moments later we spotted Bill
shooting on target number 10. 1 hen
came the dawn.
Spring Fever
Some of us old guys will never learn
that when that spring fever bug bites it's
just a gentle reminder for the aged to
remain calm and let the youth of the
land do the springs. Such advice was not
taken to heart by Sergeant Karl Schau-
gaard in his seedtime of life, when he
tramped merrily off to the snow countr\'
with a pair of long skiis over his shoul-
der. The officer is now hobbling around
on crutches nursing a busted ankle and
cursing the day he had any idea he was
still a teenager. However, Karl was on
the lines, crutch and all.
And we certainly didn't like that crack
from Corny Herb, who hasn't been to a
match in a year or so, when he said he
was just out slumming the day.
The Olympic Club celebrated its 40th
year of pistol team competition in Feb-
ruary and celebrated by electing Harry
Plummer as the new team captain and
impelling force behind the group. Jim
JVIcCue has been with the group for
about 26 years and is their shooting
Commissioner, with McVey as their old-
est member and still shooting after 32
>ears of competition. Boy, and that's a
long time for anything, let alone shoot-
ing.
Sax Francisco Scores
.22 National Match
Master Bill Thomas 292
Expert Bob Murphy 287
Sharpshooter J. J. Mason 284
Marksman 1st Harold Jenkins 273
Marksman 2nd H. Lisenby 239
C. F. National Match
Master Bob Fortini 288
Expert \Vesley Lim 283
Sharpshooter Richard Gadd 274
Marksman 1st Bob Franzel 274
Marksman 2nd Ed Howes 240
WILLIAM VERZI & CO.
GENERAL PAINTING
Industrial * Commercial ' Residential
CYpress 2-8684 CYpress 2-6760
562 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
SAN JOSE TALLOW CO.
Phone Collect
Office CY. 3-5707
Residence — CY. 5-0528
BERRYESSA ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ROBERTS PLUMBING & BUILDING
SUPPLY. INC.
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
Plumbing • Heating • Sheet Metal
Free Estimates
CYpress 7-033S
2280 PIONEER
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
T>es Tubes Batteries
JACE< OSBGRr:- TiRE SERVIGC!
New • Used • Repairing
Res. CYpress 3-4960
Office CYpress 7-1392
955 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
McCOY SALES
FORD
Consul • Zephyr Six
Telephone CY. 7-1285
1899 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GREENE - BIRDSEYE - NELSON
TRAVEL ADVISORS
Member
American Society of Travel Agencies, Inc.
Phone CYpress 7-2121
34 EAST SAN ANTONIO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
AXFORD ART BRONZE MFG.
CORP.
FRANK FINLEY. Plant Manager
CYpress 5-5922
610 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
JACA'S LIQUORS
1000 EAST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April. 1953
N. D. BRUCE, Jr.
VACATION TIME TRAILER RENTALS
$2.50 per Day and Up — $14.00 per Week and Up
Tear Drop Cooking-Sleeping
Camp and Small House Trailers
Hitches Furnished
SAN JOSE
CYpress 4-4245
832 COLEMAN
CALIFORNIA
RALPH R. BRYAN
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK
Wrought Iron Furniture
Tool Shaping and Sharpening
CYpress 7-0453
1201 WEST SAN CARLOS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
O & R RADIO AND TELEVISION
COMPANY
Jimmy Rodebaugh's
NIGHT TV SERVICE
by Appointment
Expert Repairs on All Makes and Models
CYpress 4-1835
405 SOUTH SECOND
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ANDRE APPLIANCE SERVICE
Refrigerators • Washing Machines
Ranges • Heaters
Office: CY. 4-5025
Res: CY. 5-1560
1864 WEST SAN CARLOS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 7-1948
FRANK'S FLOOR SERVICE
Furnished • Laid • Finished • Refinished
Free Estimates
F. A. BULLER
570 NEWHALL STREET
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
o. c. McDonald co.
Plumbing • Heating
Sheet Metal
Phone CY. 5-2182
1150 WEST SAN CARLOS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Contracting
Repairs
Heating
ANDY'S PLI13MQ]WG SERVBGE
ANDY MOLICA
Emergency Calls: CYpress 2-1656
582 NORTH NINTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
JOSEPH W. FOSTER
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
CY. 5-4801
214 SPENCER STREET
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
.22 Timed-fire Match
Master Bob Chow 199
Expert Milton Klipfel 197
Sharpshooter J. J. Mason 197
Marksman 1st Fred Egger 192
Marksman 2nd Bill Nickolson 169
Camp Perry Match
Master Ed Slaven 295
Expert Bob Fortini 290
Sharpshooter Richard Gadd 287
Marksman 1st Jack Southern 277
Marksman 2nd Roy Anderson 244
.45 National Match
Master Chas. Boomhovver..281
Expert Milt Klipfel 276
Sharpshooter Bill Markel 275
Marksman 1st Larry Kennedy 255
Marksman 2nd Cliff' Webb .....' 222
Aggregate Match
Master Milt Klipfel 1336
Expert Bob Fortini 1313
Sharpshooter Richard Gadd 1292
Marksman 1st Harold Jenkins.... 1239
Marksman 2nd M. Kresteller 1077
Team Scores
A Class
1st place — California Highway
Patrol Team #1 .' 1119
2nd place — California Highway
Patrol Team #2 1083
3rd place — Olj'mpic Club
Team #1...; 1080
B Class
1st place — Mare Island
Pistol Club 1010
2nd place — Peninsula
Shooting Club 1009
3rd place — Naval Air Station
Helcatts 1008
The Oakland Matches
As is the custom at the Oakland
Range, the sun was brightly shining on
opening day, Sunday, March 1, 1953, for
the 1953 shooting season with over 185
pistol pointers gracing the lines for a
good start in the coming season. Last
January the W.R.A. held their annual
banquet and meeting with a goodly
crowd lined up at the tables. During the
evening the winners of the various classes
were announced, as well as the yearly
three-gun champion for 1952 — and if
you guess anybody but Karl Schaugaard
you are wrong. Karl also took the yearly
Master class award.
The following are the class winners:
Expert, G. Elliott Murphy; Sharpshoot-
er, E. L. Johnson; Marksman 1st, Bob
Murphy; Marksman 2nd, Frank Fen-
nessy, and Marsman 3rd is Fred Biven.
The yearly classification and informa-
tion booklet for 1952 is in the making
and should be out by the first part of
April. At that time we will have more
dope for the readers. The Class A team
trophy was won by the S. F. Police
leani #1 ; Class B. San Mateo's Sheriff
Phone CYpress 5-4490
NELSON FURNITURE CO.
We Specialize in
FINE MAPLE AND CHERRY FURNITURE
Open Thursday Evenings Till 9:30
1050-1054 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-9676
JOE'S PLACE
LEON TERRY
We Specialize in
GOOD LIQUORS AND SANDWICHES
BEER AND WINE
551 WEST JULIAN STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
A. O. Le Fevre
M. R. Grant
SAN JOSE FRAME AND
WHEEL CO.
Wheel Aligning • Repairing and Balancing
Frame Straightening
Complete Brake Service
CY. 3-0343
355 STOCKTON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-6272
CENTRAL CONCRETE SUPPLY
CO.. INC.
CARMEN ALBANESE
Concrete • Sand • Rock • Cement
610 McKENDRIE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-5763
ALAMEDA MOTEL
MISS EDITH A. M. CARLSON. Owner
Furnished with Beauty Rest Mattresses
Located inside city limits, westside on
Highway U. S. 101 and State 17
1050 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
P. M. MATICH, Manager Res. 244 Race St.
CYpress 4-8354
SAN JOSE CONCRETE PIPE CO.
High Pressure Irrigation Pipe
Culvert and Sewer Pipe
Phone CYpress 5-9133
560 STOCKTON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
A . D . CLINK
5c - lOc - ISc VARIETY
$1.00 and Up
1897 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
C. I. "Slim*' Hardcastle J. Myron Hardcastle
HARDCASTLE BROTHERS
Frame and Axle Work • Auto Tops • Towing
Radiator, Fender and Body Works
Auto Painting
Telephone CYpress 2-1488
187 NORTH SAN PEDRO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
I
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 25
WHY SUFFER?
Hours 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Sundays 10 A.M. to 12 Noon
CYpress 5-7513
Special Herbs for Each Ailment
Dependable Service Over 3 0 Years
PEKIN HERB CO.
547 NORTH THIRD STREET
Between Jackson & Empire Streets
S.-\N JOSE CALIFORNI.A
Phone CY. 2-1482
KRYGER'S CAR POLISHING
ORVILLE KR'lCER. Owner and Manager
549 PARK AVENUE
S.AN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Office CYpress 3-3326 Res. CYpress 2-9856
C. A. GUSSMAN
TRUCKING CONTRACTOR
Excavating and Grading
Rotavating • Top Soil • Fill Dirt • Loam
Free Estimates
1033 THORNTON WAY
S.AN JOSE CALIFORNIA
WM. EHLERT PLUMBING CO.
Telephone CYpress 4-2794
FRED W. EHLERT
Res. Phone Cypress 3-0086
ELSIE EHLERT MARSOLl
Res. Phone CYpress 5-2493
956 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BERRYMAN PRODUCTS
Manufacturers and Distributors
Automotive Chemicals for 35 Years
RAY STENHOUSE
Direct Factory Representative
CYpress 4-4237
1868 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DAN DORSA - Paving Confracfor
CY. 5-3818 or CY-3-5989
1135 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DAN CAPUTO
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Phone AXminster 6-3538
2711 MOORPARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 4-5045 Hot Food to Take Out
Italian Hotel and Restaurant
Ravioli Every Day
First Class Service • Banquet Room for Parties
Serving from 11:00 A.M. to 9:0O P.M.
AL FRANZINO • AL \ISCA
Downstairs
175 SAN AUGUSTINE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNI
Office; Class C. Oakland Police leam,
ami Class D by the Alameda Police
Team. During 1952 our old friend of
the Oakland Police Department, "Spike"
Spiken, finished his eighth year of com-
petition without a miss and the Oakland
Club was in a quandary as to a suitable
award for him. .'Vs of this writing noth-
ing has been settled. However, Spike
fell by the wayside on the opening day
of the 1953 season and spent the day in
bed with the FLU. His temperature
was high but not as high as his blood
pressure because of his being unable to
get to the matches.
Hatch to Return
Cliff Hatch, retired last year from the
Oakland Police Department, sez he will
be back with the gang in the next couple
of months. He has been so busy with his
veterans organizations he hasn't had time
to do much shooting.
AVarrant Officer Jack Goodall, of the
L . S. .Marine team, has been transferred
to the Pentagon in AVashington. We
understand he is very reluctant to leave
his place here on the coast but duty is
duty and Jack has to went. AVe know
that his steady shooting is going to be
missed by his teammates.
Joe de Mello, of the Oakland Police
Department, has been under the weather
for the past couple or three months but,
being a nutty shooter, he is out on the
lines every match and states that the
time he quits will be when they pack him
off in one of those wooden boxes so popu-
lar with the undertakers.
Santa Cruz Club
The Santa Cruz Handgun Club had
a dozen or so of their newly organized
members at the shoot, with a ladies' team
to boot. The ladies on the team are
Alma Bellera, Lois Ackerman, Jessie
Fyree and \ vonne Geisert. Shooting in-
structions are under the able hands of
Sgt. Jack Bellera of Ford Ord who ex-
pects to have the Club in active com-
petition soon. Might we call your at-
tention to the fact they are a "handgun"
club — nor a pistol club!
There is great rivalry between Ray
Freeman and Frank Dunphy, both of
the S.F.P.D. Sunday when Ray wasn't
on the lines ready for the first string on
the 50-yard line did Frank try and find
him ? And was Frank glad to tell us
that we would have a new member for
the Siesta Club? And was Frank glad
Ray forgot as it gave Frank a better
chance? Yes, my friends, it's a friendly
feud. Rut when Ray finally woke up and
got on the lines it so burned Frank he
didn't do so well. Those friends.
New High
And Carl Reigelman was so tickled
in this match on the 50-vard line he
Estimates Free Phone CYpress 2-7430
GEORGE BELL
General Contractor. Specializing in
Composition • Tile • Asbestos • Siding Shingles
142 SOUTH 19TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-9694
BRUNTS TAP ROOM
Cocktails
1041 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BOB'S AUTO DRIVING SCHOOL
Dual Controlled Cars
This Is Our Business — Not a Side Line
CY. 3-1443
65 NOTRE DAME AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BOURDET FRENCH LAUNDRY
Tclophone CYpress 2-5515
1119 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
C. Bozzo. Meat Dept. J. Nasello, Groceries
Com;3!ete Line of Quality Meats
Af][3 GReCER!E5
Phone Col. 4575
686 FREVOST, COR. GRANT
.IAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
MORWEAR PAINT STORE
Distributors of
MORWEAR PAINT PRODUCTS
Phone CYpress 2-3393
Res. Phone CYpress 2 5051
CLYDE HICKS
1349 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
J. W. MARTIN
Home Builder • General Contractor
Phone AX. 6-8971
3240 WILLIAMS ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-8912
YOUNGSTOWN ^^jgjg^" Refrigerators
KITCHENS ^'^ Stoves • Appliances
BUCK CANEP.A LOUIS E. CANEP.A
BUCK'S PROPANE -BUTANE
SERVICE
Natural Gas and Butane Equipment
1102 BAYSHORE AT 12TH
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
STONE AND SCHULTE
REALTORS
Insurance • Loans
CYpress 2-5130
435 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-0497
BIDDLE ROOFING
HAROLD BIDDLE. Prop.
DA\'1D BIDDLE. Mgr.
Wood ' Shingles • Composition
Free Estimates
LICENSED AND BONDED
Rt. 3, Box 460-C
McLaughlin avenue
san jose california
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April, 1953
CY. 3-8238
E. (Eddie) DAHL
Specializing in General Repairs
All Makes and Models
1018 ALMADEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Coast Line Truck Service, Inc.
Daily Service Between Los Angeles
and San Francisco Bay Points
Telephone Cypress 2-6632
NINTH AND BAYSHORE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 2-0956
CHERRY'S PLUMBING SERVICE
Heating and Repairs
929 NORTH SIXTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-4828
WAGNER BOILER WORKS
Complete Boiler Repairs
Certified Welding Service
1565 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
MAC'S MUFFLER SERVICE
CY. 3-4541
18 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CLARENCE HARRIS
General Electric Appliances
CYpress 5-2068
425 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 3-6190
COMBS CAR CO.
Fine Automobiles
1480 WEST SAN CARLOS
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
CHADSEY'S AUT© UPHOLSTERY
Seat Covers • Sport Tops
Truck and Tractor Cushions
CY. 5-6552
633 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CARDONA'S
For Better Shoe Repair Service
CYpress 2-3083
51 WEST SAN FERNANDO
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
SAs.] JeSE De©[( SHGP
BOOKS F0:« EVERY KIND OF READER
Fiction • Art ' Science • Music
CY. 5-5513
119 east san fernando street
san jose california
CM8AR^M©ljTE'S
CASH and CARRY MARKET
Phone CYpress 5-0943
e09 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
E30WAR1D CHAPP - MCATG
Busy Drive-In Market
CY. 4-1185
1090 EAST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
KEN'S PINE INN
CY. 3-7618
255 SOUTH SECOND STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 4-0771
JACK CASTRO
Automobile Repairing
Ignition and Electrical Trouble Shooting
411 SOUTH SECOND STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
never let up talking about it all day. Carl
(■[aims he got all 10 shots on the paper
and has thus established a new high for
himself — and a tough one for us to beat!
Our condolences to Vern Clayton and
his automobile that he so gallantly
busted up on the way over to the matches.
We could also offer our condolences to
Al Heath, the .45 expert, as he an-
nounced he was married just a few days
ago. It's bad enough to be a shooter but
getting married in the bargain definitely
proves "how silly can one get."
And we might say that Ray Felton
was elected president of the W.R.A. for
1953 and Phil Lander as first vice and
Tom Monahan as secretary.
Oakland Scores
C.F. Short Course
Master Wes Lim 288
Expert J. Green 280
Sharpshooter K. Risley 271
Marksman 1st H. E. Jenkins. 275
Marksman 2nd H. S. McDonald. .263
Marksman 3rd M. Johnson 236
C.F. Camp Perry
Master M. Klipfel 296
Expert R. McDermott 287
Sharpshooter Dick Gadd 288
Marksman 1st Tony Daily 283
Marksman 2nd Vin Bianchini 269
Marksman 3rd M. Johnson 258
.22 National Match
Master M. Klipfel 291
Expert J. Green 291
Sharpshooter L. Richardson 280
Marksman 1st G. Colville 278
Marksman 2nd J. Holmes 277
Marksman 3rd J. Lange 261
.22 Timed Fire
Master R. Ickes 199
Expert J. Fiske 196
Sharpshooter F. Egger 197
Marksman 1st J. Goodall 193
Marksman 2nd Alma Bellara 192
Marksman 3rd M. Johnson 182
.45 National Match
Master Karl Schaugaard....285
Expert M. Klipfel 282
Sharpshooter W. Martens 264
Marksman 1st J. Durst 269
Marksman 2nd G. Colville 264
Marksman 3rd L. Engstrom 235
A ggregate Match
Master M. Klipfel 864
Expert J. Green 852
Sharpshooter Dick Gadd 837
Marksman 1st H. Je'ikens 814
Marksman 2nd H. McDonald 783
Marksman 3rd M. Johnson 753
Team Scores
1st place — California Highway
Patrol Team #1 .' 1163
2ndplace — Oakland Pistol Club
Team #1 1139
3rd place — California Highway
Patrol Team #2 1129
Phone CY. 3-9664
JIM'S HIGH LOW
The Place to Go
171 EAST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 2-8498
Coonley's Welding Service
Block and Head Welding • Valve Seats
At Your Shop Without Removing Motor
25 DUANE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CARL'S SIGNAL SERVICE
SAN JOSE
199 RACE
CALIFORNIA
SAM BARRANTI
"Tropical Fruits"
We Carry a Full Line of Produce and Vegetables
CY. 4-7230; CY. 2-5634
615 DRAKE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Willys
B. E. STOKES
Jeeps
New and Used Cars
Phone CYpress 5-1105
38 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Telephone Columbia 7773-J
COONEY TRAILER TERRACE
Laundry Facilities
2884 MONTEREY ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FERRARO'S GROCERY
CY. 5-9616
1481 POMONA
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Bergmonn's Department Store
CY. 5-5056
1365 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CIRAULO SMOKE SHOP
CY. 5-9443
998 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 4-5329 Free Pick-Up Service
ROLPH RADIATOR SERVICE
Wholesale and Retail Distributors
Harrison Radiators
215 POST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
COLEMAN - STOGNER
Rug & Upholstery • Cleaners & Dyers
Phone CYpress 4-2851
73 LOCUST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Free Estimates Given Phone CYpress 5-8070
T. M. COSTA ROOFING CO.
Roofing of Many Types
481 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
JOHNSON BROS.
DISTRIBUTING CO.
CY. 2-2551
976 NORTH FOURTH STREET
SaN JOSE CALIFORNIA
MARK MOTORS
CY. 7-1720
1685 EAST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 27
FARM FRESH EGGS
SAN JOSE
WHOLESALE
Phone CY. 4-8995
635 STOCKTON AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
Di Salvo Brothers Duco Shop
Automobile Painting ' Body & Fender Repair
Polishing & Waxing • Auto Tops
SAN JOSE
Phone CYpress 5-3453
500 VINE STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 5-9823
FRANK EACHUS. JR.
Chevron Gas Station
WILLOW AND LINCOLN STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-7909
PAUL'S BEAUTY SALON
Latest Permanents • Modern Coiffures
Hair Tinting
1035 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
QUALITY CAFE
SAN JOSE
Phihp R. DeAngelo. Prop.
Phone CY. 3-9909
49 POST STREET
CALIFORNIA
CYpress 4-2984
Samuel J. Batinovich
SAM'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Specializing in Hudson Service and Parts
General Repairing ■ Bonded Used Car Dealer
71 NORTH FIFTH STREET
SAN J03E C.ALIFORNI.A
CY. 4-4383 T. F. Orlando
HYDE PARK MARKET
Quality Meats
1098 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HUEY'S DIESEL SERVICE
Trucks • Tractors • Cars
24-Hour Road Service
Phone CYpress 4-3681
BAYSHORE AT TAYLOR
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ENOS AUTO SALES
Bought • Traded • Sod
Dependabe Used Cars
Phones: CY. 4-6321; CY. 4-9992
1135 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNl.A
ELLA'S LUCKY INN
1148 EAST WILLIAM
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FLO AND GLENN
Compete Automotive Service
Phone Ba. 8599
1800 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 4-1778
WELDING SERVICE CO.
Machinery Fabricated and Repaired
BRUNO DaN'ALLE
85 TULLY ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BARNARD TRUCK AND
TRAILER MANUFACTURING
541 SAN AUGUSTINE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 5-8941
ROMANI BROS.
General Building Contractors
237 SOUTH MORRISON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
4th place — S. F. Revolver Club
Team #1 1115
5th place — S. F. Police
Department 1 1 15
ARE YOU THE MAN—
Who folds the parking; tag, then de-
liberately looks at his uatch?
\\'ho says: "No Parking Sign — I did
not see any" ?
Who borrows his friend's car and
tears up the tag?
Who passed to the left of a standing
street car "so as not to interfere with
the passengers getting on"?
Who jay-walked outside of newly
painted pedestrian lanes?
\\ ho drives over a safety zone "be-
cause it was after six o'clock"?
Who says: "Section 58; there are too
many sections to remember" ?
Who parks in front of a garage en-
trance "because the blinds were down
and nobody seemed to be home" ?
Who "did not see the hydrant ' until
he came out of the theatre and saw the
tag ?
Who moved the safety zone signs
"only a couple of feet" ?
Who knocked the safety zone sign
down trying to get ahead of others, and
said : "The other fellows crowded me
over r
^^'ho says: "Officer, thev must have
just gone out," and has no bulbs in the
flashlights ?
^Vho parked diagonal on Market Stret
"because they do it in Calistoga"?
Who says: "Officer, I did not know
I was going 43 miles because I never
speed" ?
AVho shows his bent fender to the man
whose car he has wrecked ?
Who is checked at 49 and is a friend
of the Judge, but "don't want him to
know about this tag" ?
AVho says to the pedestrian he has just
knocked down : "Brother, you'll find out
that I am the best friend \ou ever met"?
Who says, on the telephone: "I am
too busy to come to the Hall about that
traffic tag" ?
Who says to the speed cop: "You
should go after the real reckless drivers,
them press cars, Yellows, and butcher
and grocery delivery jitneys"?
Who, waving his finger, in a burst of
righteous indignation, says to the traffic
officer: "I know Gaffer and Ecker — and
this won't do vou any good " ?
WRONG IDEA
An old idea that is just as wrong as it
ever was is reported by National Auto-
mobile Club to drive at pressures lower
than those recommended for the tires on
the theory that it means better traction.
WAYNE'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE
98 NORTH SECOND STREET
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 2-5868
S. S. DI SALVO
Used Cars Bought and Sold
275 EAST JULIAN STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
EDDIE'S BAIT SHOP
EDDIE YOSHIDA
CYpress 3-9070
631 ROSA AT 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
WINNER LADDER CO.
C- E. Sanders — M. E. Sanders
Orchard, Household, Exterior Ladders
Repairing All Makes — Phone CYpress 4-0426
1306 SHORTRIDGE AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FAIRBANKS' BUILDING SUPPLY
Phone CY. 4-4055
589 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 2-8751 Rose Galati, Owner
QUALITY KITCHEN
Specializing in Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil
All Types of Peppers
269 SUNOL STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CL. 8-4977
J. W. "BILL" ELLSWORTH
Real Estate • Insurance
2521 ALUM ROCK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Philip E. Drake, Prop. Phone CY. 2-6114
DRAKE'S WRECKING YARD
Buyer of Old Cars and Junk
1031 MERIDIAN ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DE LA ROSA GROCERY
CY. 3-9849
71 WEST ST. JOHN
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
T - C PRODUCE CO.
CY. 3-9236
7TH AND TAYLOR STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CY. 4-2448
A. AND D.
PRODUCE CO.
wholesale Fruit and Produce
7TH AND TAYLOR STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone Bal. 8651
Patsy Gallo Service Station
PARK AND SPENCER
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress S-9104
CALIFORNIA RADIO SHOP
Television - Radio Sales and Service
588 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 5-5723
D. ERENO
Furniture Repairing and Refinishing
730 BIRD AVENUE
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
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April, 1953
KELLER & BICHO
PRODUCTION MACHINE WORK
Phone cypress 2-7716
771 COLEMAN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GRECO AND BARCELONA
TRUCK and AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS
CYpress 4-7084
ISO NORTH SAN PEDRO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-6244
GONZALES ELECTRIC CO.
Industrial-Commercial-Residential Wiring
Electrical Service
1561 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Office: CY. 2-8648 Home: CY. S-8476
JONES TRANSFER
Local and Long Distance Moving
662 DRAKE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Real Estate • Automobile Financing
M. R. "JOLLY" JOLiMAY
INSURANCE — ALL FORMS
Phone CYpress 4-7354
1017 BIRD AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Res. CYpress 4-5996 Office CYpress 3-4623
E. M. GODLEY
Grading and Paving Contractor
Oil Macadam Driveways My Specialty
1290 AUZERAIS AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FRANK J. MARINO
GAS APPLIANCE SERVICE
CY. 4-2054
586 ALMADEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HASKINS & DECKER
INSURANCE
CYpress 4-0914
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HOEFLERS COFFEE SHOP
CYpress 4-2980
25 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
KELLEY'S CASH GROCERY
AND MEAT MARKET
BEER and WINES • LIQUORS
CYpress 5-8420
70-72 GEORGE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
MARY'S BRITE SPOT
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Sandwiches • Ice Cream • Malts
Phone CY. 7-9973
1139 EAST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
M. AkatlfF Metal Spinning Shop
COPPER • BRASS • 16-GA. STEEL
BRONZE • ALUMINUM
Telephone CLayburn 8-4333
3671 McKEE ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
IN SAN JOSE IT'S
HAVENLY FOODS
Specializing in French Dinners
On Bayshore, Just North of McKee Road
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GIL'S AUTO REPAIR SERVICE
All Makes of Autos and Trucks Repaired
CY. 2-3635
824 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Garrity Elected
(Ciinlinuid jiom piuic S)
Santa Clara's law enforcement agency
tor 35 years.
O'Neill won re-election by a wide
margin in two subsequent elections.
Santa Clara Native
He is a native of Santa Clara, attend-
ed University of Santa Clara College of
Business Administration and also receiv-
ed training at San Jose State College
Police School.
After his replacement by an appointed
acting chief last May, O'Neill served as
a probation officer with the County Ju-
venile Authority for several months.
He is now employed as an investigator
with a San Jose law firm.
Ex-Constable
Third man in the Santa Clara police
chief race, Irving R. Cabral, served two
years as Santa Clara constable until he
was appointed to the sheriff's office — an
assignment brought about by reorganiza-
tion of the lower court system of the
state.
He was elected constable in 1950. His
previous occupations included operation
of a taxi service in Santa Clara.
Cabral also is a nati\e of Santa Clara
and a graduate of Santa Clara High
School.
KEEP TO RIGHT
SACRAMENTO — The California
Highway Patrol has reminded slow driv-
ers that despite the appearance of Euro-
pean sports cars on the roads, the Ameri-
can system of keeping to the right is still
in use.
Patrol Chief E. Raymond Cato said
four lane highways seem to have created
a new type of driver who knows which
two of the four lanes is his, but who
pokes along on the inside lane, posing a
hazard for the normal flow of traffic.
Chief Cato pointed out that the Ve-
hicle Code was specific in its provisions
on "keeping to the right."
He quoted the applicable section of
the Code as stating, in part, "any vehicle
proceeding at less than the normal speed
of traffic . . . shall be driven in the right
hand lane ... or as close as practicable
to the right hand edge or curb . . ."
The Chief said these left lane drivers
force other vehicles to weave in and out
in order to maintain normal speed. This
lane switching is causing many mishaps,
he said.
Strange as it seems. Chief Cato added,
some motorists still drive on the wrong
side of two lane roads, definitely illegal
unless they're passing other vehicles.
"Let's Get Associated"
PERVAN'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE
Phone CY. 3-9748
1940 PARK AVE. AT MAGNOLIA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
INK'S MARKET
CY. 3-7539
1118 MERIDIAN ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Save - Way Plumbing & Heating
C. M. PERRY
Phone CYpress 2-3259
1520 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOE CALIFORNIA
CRISCIONE EGG BISCUIT CO.
Italian Cookies Made with Fresh Eggs
1177 EAST SAN ANTONIO
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
JOHN'S GROCERY
CY. 5-3900
20O SOUTH KING ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GEORGE'S
CY. 2-1626
1950 SOUTH 1ST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 5-1825
JOHN'S PIZZERIA AND BAKERY
Specializing in Italian Cannoli
885 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ALAMEDA KWIK SERVICE
CY. 5-7736
910 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BUSH TRUCKING
Local and Long Distance Hauling
Phone CYpress 5-2749
448 HOBSON • 810 PERSHING AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 7-0885 Fred and Al. Props.
Di PIETRO'S FISH & POULTRY
Fresh and Canned Fish • Dairy Products • Eggs
349 WILLOW STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
V. DIMICK'S RICHFIELD SERVICE
Lubrication and Tube Vulcanizing
Phone CYpress 4-7824
360 EAST WILLIAM STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DAFT'S SPARTAN INN
Meals and Fountain Service
CYpress 5-3626
125 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
SAN JOSE TILE CO.
Sinks, Store Fronts • Tile & Chromium Fixtures
Everything in Tile • Estimates Furnished
Telephone CY. 4-1354
91 BASSETT STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Associated Factory Specified Lubrication
DOM SERVICE
Phone CY. 3-9823
STOCKTON AND POLHEMUS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 20
DEMARCO'S DELICATESSEN
CY. 5-8632
168 EAST TAYLOR
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CY 5-9837
WATSON'S AUTO CLINIC
Texaco Gas and Oil
Servicing and Repairing
THIRTEENTH AND TAYLOR STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
AL DELGADO
Painting and Body Work • Fender Work
Electric and Acetylene Welding
Phone CY. 5-5401
600 STOCKTON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DeMARIA'S SHOE SERVICE
Telephone CYpress 3-5141
436 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ROBIN CAFE
We Serve Meals at All Hours
Liquors ' Beer • Wine • Mixed Drinks
1033 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 5-4865
SIMPLEX MOTOR PARTS
734 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Cademartori's Restaurant and
Fountain
SIL and GLORIA
CYpress 7-2246
348 PHELAN AVE., between S. 7th & S. 10th
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
SWISS CAPE
CY. 5-9971
284 SAN AUGUSTINE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
THE FLYING CHICKEN
CYpress 5-2556
Delivery in San Jose and Santa Clara
Open 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. — Closed Mondays
929 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 2-8542
O. J. CLEWETT
Plumbing • Heating
131 BOSTON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Standard Produce Company
of Son Jose
335 EAST TAYLOR STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DAHL'S RICHFIELD SERVICE
Tires • Batteries • Trailers for Rent
CY. 3-9731
FOURTH AND TAYLOR
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DEL'S UNION SERVICE
Washing • Waxing • Lubrication
Phone CY. 3-9571
1401 ALMADEN ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CONRAD ROOFING SERVICE
Warehouse: 392 Race Street
CYpress 4-7615
890 CINNABAR STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Civic Unity in San Jose
( i'ofitntui J from patjt' '^ )
5. By acting in a consultant ca-
pacity on policies suggested by the ad-
ministration to determine whether
the>' would pro\e beneficial to the
conimunitN'.
Worthwhile Programs
Many worthwhile programs have been
instituted and have strongly stimulated
interest in law enforcement. It is the
considered opinion of all concerned that
the San Jose Citizen's Advisory Com-
mittee has proved to be an asset to all
departments of the San Jose Police.
J. R. Blackmore, Chief of Police of
the San Jose Department, attended San
Jose High School in the early twenties,
and graduated and registered in the first
recognized police school in San Jose. The
instructor of that school is today Chief
of the Identification Bureau of the State
of California, George Brereton. Upon
his graduation from George Brereton's
Police School, Blackmore found himself
desiring still more education on proced-
ures and iiuestigation of police work. He
was then admitted to the Federal Bureau
of Imestigation Academy in Washing-
ton, D. C. He has since returned twice
to the academy, once as a guest speaker
delivering a lecture on "Activity Re-
porting" and returning the following
year in 1949 for a retraining course.
Athlete
As an athlete Blackmore could per-
haps have gained equal recognition with
his police accomplishments. He pla\ed
considerable semi-professional baseball,
"hugging the plate" as a catcher.
During the winter months when in-
door sports became popular, he excelled
as a handball pla\er, gaining a popular
reputation. Chief Blackmore is modest
in his achievements by voice, but his
many awards speak for themselves. Tro-
phy after trophy stands about the office
of the department chief as proof of his
versatile abilities.
Public support and mutual under-
standing of the seriousness of law en-
forcement has helped to coordinate the
departments in working together and
has alleviated many obstacles in future
law enforcement.
APPLY BRAKES GENTLY
Quick, positive braking means locked
wheels and locked wheels slide. Sudden
application of the brakes and consequent
sliding of tires is a costly practice on a
dry road but. National Automobile Club
warns, when the roadway is wet and slip-
pery it may end in disaster.
Phone CY. 2-5085
BROWNIE'S TELEVISION SERVICE
SAN JOSE
Radio and Television
Service and Repair
482 WILLIS AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
F. E. BAKieR & SONS. INC.
Phone CYpress 4-5150
P. O. Box 675
BAYSHORE AND GISH ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
COMMERCIAL TIRE SERVICE
Passenger and Truck Wheel Balancing
New and Used Tires • Recapping and Retreading
CYpress 7-1 174
1135 AUZERIAS AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
REX CARD CLUB
H. L. BOOTH
CY. 5-9974
83 POST STREET
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-9743
EL CQRT£Z MOTCR INN
Modern Cottages and Trailer Camp
with Radiant Heated Shower Rooms
On Monterey Blvd. (101 ) 2 miles south of city
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 2-3696 Pick-Up and Delivery
DEPE^JDABLE CLEANERS
Dry Cleaning- and Laundry Service
Hats Cleaned and Blocked • Dyeing of All Kinds
601 NORTH THIRTEENTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
A. Pampalone B. Amori
VALLEY AUTO WRECKERS
New and Used Auto Parts
Phone CYpress 5-1272
1675 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIAA
Phone CYpress S-9924
Howard's Cocktail & Liquor Store
play shuffleboard in air conditioned building
From 6 A.M. 'til 2 A.M.
675 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CALIENTE INN CAFE
JACINTO RODRIGUES
101 NORTH SAN PEDRO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CY. 2-1812; CY. 2-0080 A. C. "Bud" Arioto
Arzino Fish and Poultry Co.
Wholesale and Retail
47-49 NORTH MARKET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 4-8482
BUCKLES - SMITH CO.
Wholesalers of Electrical Products
240 SPENCER AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Office CYpress 3-6361
BENSON WINDOW SHADE CO.
E, S. BENSON, Owner
310 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-1420 Res. CYpress 4-0733
"Al" Cervelli Paint and Body Shop
Service and Quality
All Work Guaranteed
44 VINE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ADRIAN PUMP SERVICE
Sprinkler Systems • Rain Control Irrigation
Pump Sales and Service
CYpress 2-2213
226 PHELAN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
F<ige 30
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Afril. 1953
SAN JOSE
FRED LUCCHESI
TEXACO SERVICE
898 DELMAS
CALIFORNIA
WILLARD RADIATOR WORKS
EXPERT RADIATOR REPAIRING
All Work Guaranteed
SAN JOSE
CYpress 5-7587
60 STOCKTON AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
LIZ'S
Creamery and Restaurant
711 NORTH FOURTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Open Daily and Sunday A.M.
AUTOMATIC CAR WASH CO.
Approved MINIT-MAN Service
77 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Wash and Polish
CYpress 5-4184
LoPresto Automotive Service
Used Cars • General Auto Repairs
396 SOUTH SECOND
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-7643
LESTER E. GESELL
Real Estate • All Forms of Insurance
Income Tax Service
598 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-6613
OWEN W. LEE
Complete Brake Service • Motor Reboring
Valve Facing • Auto Repairing
376 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
E. J. WALLACE
REALTOR
CYpress 4-1303
406 W. SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 4-8373
HAP GEORGE & BUSH SERVICE
Road Service • Service Station
Complete Automotive Service
901 EMORY STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Charles G. Dominick Duco Shop
Body and Fender Repairing
CY. 5-1984
272 W. SAN FERNANDO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HARTKE MOTORS
Personalized Used Cars
Phone CYpress 3-5344
151 ALMADEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone Cypress 2-6125 Wholesale & Retail
ALMADEN TAMALE HOUSE
Makers of Best-Buy Brand
Tamales and Enchiladas
729 ALMADEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Towing & Repairing • Open Sundays, Holidays
BI-WAY AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
Tires, Batteries, Accessories, Gasoline, Oils
AXminster 6-3444
1964 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
LOU'S VILLAGE
Dinners, Dancing, Cocktails and Catering
Phone CYpress 3-4570
1465 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Traffic Toll
(Conlinut'd from pat/c 15}
(*Oiie death was a pedestrian and
train — no motor vehicle involved — but
is included in this tabulation.)
The average for the smaller commu-
nities, the report stated, was one death
or less, and many towns had no fatali-
ties for one or both years.
And, while the greatest number of
fatal accidents occurred on the highways
outside of incorporated areas, the num-
ber of accidents in urban areas is still
high when compared to the population.
1 he report also noted that in the ur-
ban areas, from 50 to 75 per cent of all
traffic victims were pedestrians. In some
small towns, the only death recorded was
a pedestrian.
Furthermore, Iver C. Larson, execu-
tive vice-president of the San Francisco
Green Cross, pointed out police records
show that for every fatal accident there
are approximately 35 persons injured and
225 mishaps involving property damage.
Larson also emphasized the dollar and
cents aspect of accidents, as well as the
needless suffering caused by death and
injury.
"Statistics computed by the National
Safety Council," he said, "show that the
average cost of one fatal accident { in-
cluding wage loss, medical expense, over-
head cost of insurance and property dam-
age) is $21,300; an injury accident is
$950 ; and one property damage accident
is $180.
"If people would only remember that
most accidents need never happen if a
little common sense and caution is used
on the highway, thousands of lives could
be saved each year in the United States,"
Larson said.
The safety leader urged everyone to
make 1953 the safest year on the road
yet, and gave the following advice for
both pedestrians and motorists :
If you walk — cross only with the sig-
nal and only at proper intersections. Look
carefully in both directions before lea\-
ing the curb. If you are where there are
no sidewalks, always face on-coming
traffic. Wear or carry something white
when walking at night.
If you drive — keep to a reasonable
speed on the highway and keep a safe dis-
tance between you and the car head.
Always be alert for the other fellow who
may not be so careful. Never drive if
you have been drinking. Keep your car
in top mechanical condition. Watch
carefully for pedestrians.
"Remember," he added, "you may
save a life — possibly your own."
Used Cars — Wholesale & Retail
HALL MOTOR COMPANY
CYpress 7-2234
1009 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
LO SUE'S MARKET
Where Quality Meets Prices from Farm to You
Phone CYpress 2-3346
1481 ALMADEN ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GEO. A. GILLESPIE CO.
Distributor for Packard-Bell
RADIOS • TELEVISION • PHONOCORDS
CYpress 2-8685
996 NORTH FOURTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
PATERSON OFFICE SUPPLY
Printing • Office Machines • Office Equipment
We Deliver — CL. 8-4817
Warehouse: 141 SOUTH CAPITOL AVE.
P. O. Box 1281
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
'*The House of Royal Welcome"
KING'S HOiVlE FURNISHERS
COMPLETE INTERIORS
CL. 8-4713
2276 ALUM ROCK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Best in Used Cars We Buy, Sell, Consign
JACK LUSARDI
CYpress 4-F599
9TH & SANTA CLARA STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
V. Lippolis Drayage Company
TRUCKING • GENERAL HAULING
CYpress 4-1862
330 KEYES STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Insulation Asbestos - Composition
A. M. LANTZ ROOFING CO.
ROOFING ALL TYPES
Cypress 3-3373
225 SAN JOSE AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 5-0827
SURPLUS CLEARING HOUSE
ROBT. LA FOUNTAINE
544 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HYDE PARK CLUB
WINE • BEER and EATS
1041 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CY. 3-9744
WILLIAMS SIGNAL SERVICE
Lubrication, Washing & Accessories
Lock & Key Service
698 E. SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
VINCE GROCERY
CY. 3-9677
500 NORTH I7TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
KNUDSON'S TEXACO SERVICE
Phone CYpress 4-0752
FOURTH AND ST. JOHN STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
LOTTIE'S PLACE
The Friendly Spot
606 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 31
FRANK'S MARKET
CY. 4-7478
601 BIRD AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ANDREE'S DRIVE- IN
320 ALMADEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
TENTH STREET PHARMACY
Formerly Juggle's Drug Store
CYpress 4-9131
COR. TENTH AND SANTA CLARA STS.
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 3-9950
AHREN'S SERVICE
Motor Tune-Up • Accessories
Lubrication • Car Washing
IITH AND SAN CARLOS STS.
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Union Oil Dealer
Phone CY. 5-9875
A. L. ALDRIDGE
Lubrication • Washing • Batteries
4TH AND SAN FERNANDO STS.
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Telephone CYpress 3-0293
TRINCHERO DRIVE-IN
Automotive Parts • Service
618 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Anderson Building Supply Co.
All Kinds of Second Hand Lumber
Plumbing Fixtures • Pipe Fittings
Doors • Windows • Etc.
521 WEST JULIAN STREET — CY. 4-5185
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FRANK'S COFFEE SHOP
Open All Night
57 SOUTH SECOND STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Income Homes Ranches
RAY M. ADAMS - Realtor
Realtor
Phone CY. 5-2S13
45 NORTH FIRST STREET. ROOM 131
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-2012
Hudson Mead Automotive Service
General Repairing • Motor Rebuilding
Motor Tune-Up • Brake Service
661 WILLOW AT DELMAS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 2-4612
J E N O T T • S
To Serve You Fine Pastries
BARNEY JENNOTT
1732 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Free Estimates 5-Day Service
FRALEY'S CAMERA REPAIR
Phone CYpress 5-0930
394 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ADA'S BEAUTY SALON
All Types of Beauty Work
CYpress 2-7484
CORNER 14TH AND JULIAN
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BONN CANDY CO.
CY. 4-5878
287 NORTH SAN PEDRO
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Police Promotional
Examination Questions
III the P'ebruary issue of this journal
the toilo«-ins number statements, on the
subject Penal Code, were true: 1, 2, 7,
9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,
41, 43.
1. A malicious intent is conclusively
presumed from the deliberate commission
of an unlawful act for the purpose of
injuring another.
2. The testimony of an accomplice
ought to be \iewed with distrust.
3. A witne.ss false in one part of his
testimony i.s to be distrusted in others.
4. An affidavit to be used before a
court must be sworn to before a judge
or notary.
5. "Unwritten" law constitutes a
part of the law of California and is ad-
ministered in our courts.
6. Children must be 12 years old to
be competent witnesses.
7. Corroborative evidence is addition-
al evidence of the same character to the
same point.
8. One witness is usually sufficient
for the proof of any fact except perjury
and treason.
9. The declaration of a dying person
made under a sense of impending death
is not admissible respecting the cause of
his death.
10. In a trial for abortion, the de-
fendant cannot be convicted upon the
sole testimony of the woman on whom
the ofifense was committed.
11. When a signature is made by a
mark, it must be witnessed by two per-
sons if it is to serve as a signature to a
sworn statement.
12. The trial judge may discharge
one of se\eral defendant, before trial,
that he may be a witness.
13. A witness who is about to leave
the state may be subpoenaed and his tes-
timony taken before a magistrate.
14. A public officer cannot be exam-
ined as to communications made to him
in official confidence.
15. L^nless otherwise expressly pro-
vided by statute, every citizen has a right
to take a copy of any public writing.
16. A witness who is an accessory is
not presumed to speak the truth.
1 7. The judge himself may be called
as a witness by either party.
18. In the course of a trial many
things are taken as true without proof.
19. A witness cannot be convicted of
"false pretense" unless such pretense be
in writing.
JACA GARAGE
CY. 4-2750
1008 EAST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
J. BOTHELIA JR.
Gravel - Sand - Loam - Concrete - Cement
House Moving • General Contracting
CY. 2-3326
102 SAN JOSE AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Leo Berken's Automotive Service
Pick-Up and Delivery Service
Phone CYpress 5-1627
356 AUZERIAS AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
MAURO C. JIMENEZ
"Agencia de Transacciones"
Realtor • Notary Public • Excliange Member
Telephone CYpress 5-3421
475 WILLIS AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BLAINE'S LAMPS & SHADES
Electrifying and Repairing of Lamps
Phone CYpress 5-2340
1186 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 4-5757
Johnnie's Automotive Service
Complete Brake Service • Free Brake Inspection
We Pick Up and Deliver
649 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BERGMAN DAIRY SUPPLY
Surge Service Dealer
Telephone CYpress 2-9788
912 NORTH 17TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BILL'S SPEEDOMETER SERVICE
CY. 3-5353
260 WEST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GAY LIQUOR
BILL WALKER
CYpress 4-7730
99 NORTH SAN PEDRO STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ADELINE'S GRILL
Steaks • Chops • Chicken
Phone CY. 5-9815
131 WEST SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Stanley F. Symes and Richard Donahue
U- SERVE STATION
1949 WEST JULIAN
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GENE'S MARKET
CY. 5-9932
698 NORTH 3RD STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
BINI'S GRILL
CY. 4-7481
337 EAST TAYLOR
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
LEO'S GROCERY
CY. 5-9692
602 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
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April, 1953
Fine Fine Cars — New and Used
TED HAYS MOTOR
Licensed and Bonded Dealer
CYpress 7-2010
701 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-6388
KAGEL'S of Wi//ow G/en
S. R. KAGEL. Owner
Home Furnishers and Decorators
1180 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Slop — Let Us Reline Your Brakes
KARNES AUTO REPAIR
SAN JOSE
Phone CY. 4-2974
545 KEYES STREET
CALIFORNIA
LES JOSEPH'S GARAGE
GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING
CYpress 4-1101
18 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Chevron Gas Station
ART MASHBURN
BASCOM & HEATHERDALE
Phone AX. 6-9835
PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HOSLEY'S MARKET
Phone AX. 6-4286
1999 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Telephone CY. 2-0578
HYDE PARK AUTO SALES
Fod Good Used Cars
1101 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
GARDEN CITY PET SHOP
33 E. SAN ANTONIO — CYpress 4-1787
or
945 LENZEN AVE. — CYpress 3-1163
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
HEIDE'S, Natural Food Center
"1001 HEALTHFUL FOODS"
CYpress 2-7292
63 NORTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DON'S MARKET
Phone CY. 4-8630
151 ALMA
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Chas. W. Jones Texaco Service
Phone AX. 6-6686
2106 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Hiebert Desk and Show Case Co.
Executive Office Furniture • Store, Bank &
Office Fixtures • Custom Cabinet Work
CYpress 7-0237
1581 ALMADEN
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Ultra Modern
Hotel Service
BELL MOTEL
Close to Stores, Shows and Cafes
Telephone AX. 6-8608
2165 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DORLEE'S RESTAURANT
SAN JOSE
Phone CY. 5-9668
42 FOUNTAIN
CALIFORNIA
20. If a defendant in a criminal ac-
tion offers himself as a witness, he may
be cross examined as to all matters hav-
ing any bearing on his trial.
21. The clerk of the court must issue
without charge as many subpoenas as the
defendant may require.
22. A subpoena is served by deliver-
ing the original to the witness personally.
23. Only a police officer may serve a
subpoena in the county in which it is
issued.
24. Only a magistrate or clerk of the
court can issue a subpoena.
25. The law does not permit conclu-
sive evidence to be contradicted.
26. The testimony of one reliable
witness is sufficient for the proof of the
commission of a misdemeanor.
27. Perjury can be proved only by
the direct testimony of two or more wit-
nesses.
28. If a juror becomes a witness, a
new jury must be drawn.
29. Oral evidence of the contents of
an affidavit is as good evidence as the
affidavit itself.
30. Cumulative evidence is additional
evidence of a different character.
31. All the rules of evidence in civil
actions apply to criminal actions.
32. Upon a trial for murder the law
requires a degree of proof that produces
absolute certainty.
53. The record of a court of compe-
tent jurisdiction cannot be contradicted
by the parties to it.
34. A witness must answer as to the
fact of his previous conviction for felony.
35. Any person who willfully pre-
vents a person who is subpoenaed as a
witness in a criminal trial from attending
the trial, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
36. An offer to compromise is a direct
admission that something is due.
37. Any writing may be proved only
by persons who saw the writing executed.
38. The direct evidence of one wit-
ness who is entitled to full credit is suf-
ficient for proof of any fact.
39. In a criminal case the people may
cause the testimony of a witness who is
about to leave to be taken by deposition,
and said deposition may be used at the
trial.
40. Oral evidence of the contents of
an instrument is secondary evidence of
the instrument and contents.
41. An attorney cannot, without the
consent of his client, be examined as to
any communication made by the client to
him.
42. When an instrument consists
partly of written words and partly of a
printed form, and the two are inconsis-
tent, the former controls the latter.
Phone CY. 5-9868 9 A.M. to 2 A.M. Daily
JIMMIE MILLS
Now Operating BART'S PLACE
Liquors • Wines • Beer • Mixed Drinks
1872 W. SAN CARLOS (Corner Irving)
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
JULES BOZZI - Jeweler
JEWELRY GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION
"It's Jules for Jewels"
23 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FIRST CALIFORNIA COMPANY
BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING
CYpress 4-6684
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
SAN JOSE
RAY BRADY
Brokers in Real Estate
1457 PARK AVENUE
CY. 7-0470
CALIFORNIA
PAINTING • TOWING
GEORGE'S BODY SHOP
Wrecks Rebuilt • 24-Hour Towing Service
CLayburn 8-2896
1714 ALUM ROCK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Rates Reasonable CY. 4-8200; CY. 3-9650
BERGER HOTELS
KATHERINE F. BERGER, Proprietor
38 N. SECOND STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 7-1700
JERRY DAVIS TRAVEL SERVICE
Air • Steamer • Cruises • Rail
Member American Society of Travel Agents
74 W. SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
C. J. (CHET) BRISCOE
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Notary
Res: CL. 8-3730; Office: CL. 8-3696
4142 ALUM ROCK AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
STARR RADIO & TELEVISION
JOSEPH GLORIA. Owner
Sales and Repairs
Phone CY. 4-3493
240 WEST SAN CARLOS
I
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Homes Construction
Real Estate * Insurance
MARS REALTY CO.
163 WILLOW STREET
CYpress 7-0722
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
AVILA'S MARKET
1604 HAMILTON
Phone CY. 2-1767
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HANFORD ELDH
DISTRIBUTOR OF SENSATION MOWER
Sales and Service • Garden Equipment
CYpress 5-8687
490 EMORY STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CLAYBOURN'S BAKERY
Decorated Cakes for All Occasions
Full Line of Bakery Goods
CYpress 4-2914
2210 LINCOLN AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
THE CIRCUS
Magazines • Tobaccos • Games
4TH AND SANTA CLARA STS.
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Apnl, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 33
CY. 5-9854
SAN JOSE
HALEY'S
The Best of Wet Goods
79 POST STREET
CALIFORNIA
CYpress 2-7346 CYpress 2-3184
GLEASON TIRE SERVICE
SS TULLY ROAD
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
DERYL M. JONES
MOBIL SERVICE STATION
CY. 5-9825
FIRST and UNION STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
MARTY'S PLACE
Mixed Drinks • Best of Meals
Tel. CY. 3-0676
852 PARK AVENUE
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-7663 Room Radios
ACONDA HOTEL
New Matching Furniture
WARD 8< BETH JOHNSON, ManaKing Owners
141 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Walt Netton CYpress 3-7572
WALT'S SERVICE
General Auto Repairing
Service Station • Lubrication
24TH and JULIAN STREETS
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
OMOBONO GRIJALVA & SON
GENERAL LABOR CONTRACTORS
Telephone CYpress 4-3460
440 NORTH 17TH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Bus. CYpress 7-1449
Res. CYpress 2-3760
NICK SUTO RADIO
Auto Radio Sales and Service
296 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
HORTON'S CERAMIC STUDIO
Ceramics • Porcelain " Firing • Instructions
CYpress 5-1258
1592 MERIDIAN ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
LAUNDROMAT
Automatic Half Hour Self Service Laundry
CY. 2-0800 — FR. 8-4081
NO. 7 BOSTON AVENUE
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Archie's Maintenance Service
Complete House Cleaning • Windows Cleaned
* Floors Cleaned, Waxed, Polished, Sanded
Phone CY. 5-7181 for Free Etsimate
746 RACE STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Sam Alaimo Art Nieri
San Jose Cleaners and Dyers
CYpress 4-5834
507 WEST SAN CARLOS STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Cypress 3-1963 Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ALONGI'S AUTO SERVICE
Motor Tune-Up • Brakes • Carburetion
Signal Oil Products
1343 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ARNONE'S MARKET
CY. 2-6268
830 MALONE ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
4.^. In some instances the jury can
take both the law and the tact under con-
sideration, in making a decision.
44. A witness about to lea\e the state
may be subpoenaed and his evidence
taken before a magistrate.
45. The testimony of an accomphce
ought to be viewed with distrust.
46. No woman can be required to tes-
tify against her husband in a trial for a
crime he has committed against her.
SAFETY CONTEST
A nationwide safety contest for police
departments has been announced by
Chief C>rille Leblanc, Gardner, Mass.,
president of the International Associa-
tion of Chiefs of Police, and Franklin \l.
Kreml, director of the lACP Traffic Di-
vision and vice president for traffic and
transportation of the National Safetv
Council.
The contest, sponsored by the Interna-
tional Association of Chiefs of Police,
will be conducted by the National Safety
Council. Divisions will be provided for
municipal police departments and state
police and highway patrol organizations.
Police fleets will complete in accord-
ance with the rules of the National Fleet
Safety Contest, which is now in its 22nd
year and includes more than 1,300 truck,
bus, and taxicab fleets. Winners in each
of the police divisions will receive the
National Fleet Safety Contest plaque
bearing the names of both sponsoring or-
ganizations.
Contestants will compete without
charge and, under the rules, will report
the number of reportable accidents sus-
tained and vehicle miles traveled during
each month. Each contestant will receive
a monthh' bulletin showing his cumula-
tive accident frequency and his standing
in the contest. Police departments will
be mentioned in the bulletin by code
number only.
Mr. Kreml described the contest as a
proven tool of accident prevention and
an important new service to police ad-
ministrators who are interested in cutting
down accidents involving police equip-
ment.
The contest will begin July 1, 1953,
and will close June 30, 1954. Police
administrators may obtain contest rules,
registration forms, and report forms by
writing the Motor Transportation Di-
vision, National Safety Council, 425 N.
Michigan A\e., Chicago 11, 111.
TAKE CORNERS SLOWLY
Corners should be taken slowly, states
National Automobile Club, for squeegee-
ing around corners at high speeds scrapes
miles off the tires.
BERNICE'S CLEANERS
Alterations • Tailoring • Refitting
Highest Quality Cleaning
Phone CYpress 4-1987
134 EAST SAN SALVADOR STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
RITA'S DELICATESSEN
CY. 4-3716
163 WEST ALMA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
DISPOSAL SERVICE INC.
Phone CY. 5-2090
821 NORTH 23RD STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ROLAND HAMPTON
PLUMBER
Phone AX. 6-4878
402 SOUTH HENRY
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
CY. 2-1542
CANCILLA MOTORS
Motorcycle Parts and Accessories
Ariel " Mustang • Triumph
776 NORTH THIRTEENTH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Homecraft Construction Co.
Real Estate and Insurance
Builders of Fine Homes
SAN JOSE
CYpress 7-1220
881 PARK AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-2449
W. A. CALL MFG. CO.
Furnace Pipe and Fittings
430 WILLOW STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
L. E. GARCIA
DEPENDABLE
Electric Sewer and Drain Cleaning Service
Plumbing * Heating
330 EAST WILLIAM — CY. 2-4922
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
CYpress 3-1460
Established 1924
JO. DORSA'S SMOKE SHOP
Cigars • Pipes • Tobaccos
Billfolds " Candies • Fountain Lunch
62 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Office Phone CYpress 2-9244
ARDIZZONE TRAILER
PARK
Modern and Clean Rest Rooms
Located in the Heart of Town
275 BALBACH STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ALEXANDER'S
Tailors and Cleaners * Alterations
J. URIBE
CYpress 5-9219
38 NORTH MARKET STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ANGELO'S PAINTING CO.
CY. 4-8875
346 DELMAS
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
SAN JOSE
COMPLIMENTS OF
JACK P. SILVA
830 PEDRO
CALIFORNIA
ALBANESE SIGNS
Cut Out Letters • Walls • Trucks
Bulletins • Sho Cards • Neon Repaints
Phone CYpress 5-7560
310 EMORY STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
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.'ipril. 1953
FROSTY VILLAGE DONUT SHOP
3407 STEVENS CREEK ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
EDRIS TRUCK STOP RESTAURANT
1005 NORTH 13TH STREET
SAN JOSE
CALIFORNIA
Golden State Termite Control
Licensed Inspectors
San Jose Office — AX. 6-7039
Palo Alto Office — DAvenport 2-2412
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Pac. Coast Fixtures & Refrigerators
Drug Store, Office, Market, Bar, Restaurant
Clothing Store Fixtures
O. DONATELLI — Phone CY. 3-5909
2860 MONTEREY ROAD
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CY. 2-1087
HAMILTON SERVICE
Batteries " New and Used Tires
JESSE and IRENE SPARKS. Props.
831 SAN JOSE-LOS GATOS ROAD
CAMPBELL CALIFORNIA
DURA LITE LADDER CO.
All-Weather Orchard Ladder, Oil Treated
Mechanic or Household Ladder
Wholesale or Retail
1710 GRANT STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
Phone CYpress 4-619S
HANDLY MACHINE REPAIR CO.
Master Precision Scraping
1860 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
FANELLI'S PHARMACY
Prescriptions • Drugs
Phone CY. 3-8044
COR. 13TH AND TAYLOR
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA
ANDERSON'S PEST CONTROL
Service That Satisfies
PALO ALTO SAN JOSE SAN MATEO
Phone AXminster 6-3075
California Monumental Company
MEMORIALS
LINCOLN AND BELLOMY STS.
Opposite Cemetery
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
DODGE & ARONSON
FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Canning • Freezing " Drying
AXminster 6-2828
215 MONROE
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
San Jose Creamery and Cafe
Phone AX. 6-1688
2939 PARK AVENUE
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Phone AXminster 6-6396
JOHN F. SILVA
CEMENT CONTRACTOR
Subdivisions • Foundations • Floors
1687 WASHINGTON STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
GOLDSMITH SEASIDE SERVICE
Phone AX. 6-9970
3790 EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
SCHOOL FOR EXAMINERS
"Selection and Training of Driver
License Examiners," a three-week pro-
fessional, in-service training course for
driver license administrators from states
throughout the country, will be offered
in Evanston, 111., from May 11 to 29
by the American Association of Motor
Vehicle Administrators, according to L.
S. Harris, executive director of the or-
ganization.
Fhe course — L'nit 'J hrec in a four-
unit training program for chief driver
license examiners which began in 1951 —
will be conducted by the Traffic Institute
of Northwestern LIniversity.
Twenty-five $100 tuition scholarships
have been made available for this course
by the Farmers Insurance Group Safety
Foundation of Los Angeles. Scholarship
award winners will be selected from ap-
plicants by a selection board composed
of representatives of the AAMVA, the
Farmers Insurance Group, and North-
western University.
"The course in selection and training
of driver license examiners," Mr. Harris
said, "will help the super\ising examiner
to do a better and more effective job as
a supervisor and as an instructor in the
very important work of driver examin-
ing."
The course is under the direction of
Glenn V. Carmichael, member of the
training stafT of the Traffic Institute and
one of the country's foremost authorities
on driver license examiner training. He
will be assisted by Paul C. Keller of the
Institute staff who was formerly driver
licensing specialist of the Utah State De-
partment of Public Safety.
"Driver license examining is poten-
tially one of the most effective forces for
reducing traffic accidents," Mr. Car-
michael said. "Most accidents," he stat-
ed, "are caused not by deficiencies in
the roads or the cars but in the drivers
themselves."
The course is the third of four annual
courses conducted for chief examiners by
the Traffic Institute for the American
Association of Motor Vehicle Adminis-
trators. The first unit, held in March,
1951, was on "Standards for Driver Ex-
aminations. " The second, in March,
1952, was "Administration of Driver
License Examinations." The fourth unit,
to be held in 1954, will be on "Reports,
Records, and Analysis."
The training program for chief exam-
iners has been split into four, three-week
units because the men can rarely be
spared from their jobs longer, Mr. Car-
michael said.
The course is open ot any director of
driver licensing, supervising examiner, or
H. RAMONDT & CO.
Ceramics and Porcelain Painting
Instruction • Supplies • Greenware and Firing
Phone AXminster 6-1738
855 MATHEW AVENUE
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Phone AX. 6-9829
ELDEN'S TEXACO SERVICE
Lubrication • Tires and Batteries
4590 EL CAMINO REAL AND HAM AVE.
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
RAYNOR PARK FOOD CENTER
Phone AX. 6-8887
4798 EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Duke's Service Station No. 1
FRANK DUTRA, JR.
1810 EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
"LET'S GET ASSOCIATED"
CAMARDA BROS.
Phone AXminster 6-9958
1700 EL CAMINO AT PIERCE STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
VI D AL'S
Mixed Drinks • Home Made Tamales
and Enchiladas Served or Take Home
1700 EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
AZEVEDO'S MARKET
Phone AX. 6-4143
1095 CLAY STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
JULIE BALDASSINI AL BALDASSINI
JULIE'S COFFEE SHOP
AXminster 6-3539
945 MAIN STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
SANTA CLARA DRUG CO.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS
AXminster 6-4727
COR. MAIN & FRANKLIN
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
MYERS CERAMIC PRODUCTS CO.
SANTA CLARA TILE
LES. HINZ
Phone AXminster 6-3492
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
GENOVA DELICATESSEN
JOE BRUNA
Ravioli • Fresh Salads • Olives • Pickles
Phone AX. 6-9953
970 FRANKLIN STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
CANGiAMILLA FRUIT CO.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Phone S. C. 704-J
1195 SHERMAN STREET — COR. FREMONT
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
AX. 6-9852
DEE'S BAYSHORE CAFE
Food Like Mother Tried to Cook and Couldn't
BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
(At Santa Clara-Alviso Road)
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Bus. AX. 6-2166 Res. CY. 4-0997
ROGERS
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Motor, Brake, Chassis, Tune & Carhuretor
1481 MAIN STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
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Mike Vierra
Jerome (Jerry) Fiirtado
M. & J. Shell Service Station
Pick Up and Delivery Service
AXminster 6-9965
CLAY AND MAIN STREETS
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Phone AXmin.iter 6-0818
NETO SAUSAGE CO.
Manufacturers of
Linguica • Choiirico • Morcellas
740 HARRISON STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Telephone AX. 6-9947
BERMUDES CAFE
TONV and CECELIA. Proprietors
Fine Foods • Beer and Wine
500 GRANT STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
San Jose Awning & Tent Company
I. S. ERBENTRAUT
AXminster 6-9286
2245 THE ALAMEDA
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
PAM DOTY
COAST MOULDING CO.
FENCES — REDWOOD
AXminster 6-4336
1710 GRANT STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
CLYDE CABRAL
General Building Contractor
Free Estimates
AXminster 6-1159
1899 BELLOMY STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
Red & White Food Stores
KIELY'S MARKET
The Very Best in Quality
Groceries • Meats • Fruits " Vegetables
790 LINCOLN STREET
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
CROSSETT ENGINEERING
& MFG. COMPANY
p. O. BOX 268
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
GoFORTH & McGah, Inc.
Builders of
Distinctive Homes
p. O. BOX 2 10- A
Phone AXminster 6-6653
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
other person connccred with exaniiniiifi
ciri\-crs or with dri\ cr improvement work,
who has department approval.
Major subjects to be covered are:
Tlie Selection Process: Introduction
to the theories and concepts of personnel
selection. Importance ot selecting the
right man for the job of driver examin-
ing. Elements of an effective recruiting
program. The role of the application in
the selection process. Qualifications of
examiners. How to make a job anahsis.
Personnel tests. Techniques and guides
in conducting interviews. The selection
process in promotion of examiners.
A Training Program : ^Vhat effective
training will accomplish. Duties of the
Administrator and Instructor in initiat-
ing, planning, administering and operat-
ing a training program. Training for
siiper\ision. Organization — what conies
first.
How to teach: Qualifications, knowl-
edge and special abilities necessary to
train others. The instructor as an aii-
visor, energizer, coordinator, and plan-
ner. Factors that condition learning.
The teaching process. Lesson outlines.
Training aids. Techniques and guides
for improving presentation as an instruc-
tor. Demonstrations, role playing and
problem solving. Test and quizzes as
aids in the teaching process. How to de-
\ise tests. Rating the student.
Demonstration and Practice: Actual
practice by the students and participation
in personnel selection tests and inter-
views. Preparation of job analysis. De-
vising a recruiting program for exam-
iners. Practice in devising and using
training aids.
Further information on the course may
be obtained by writing: AAMVA Chief
Examiner Training Program, c/o Traf-
fic Institute, 1704 Judson Avenue,
Evanston, 111.
CLEAN THE CLEANERS
Car owners have a way of forgetting
that cleaners have their limitations; that
they will pick up just so much dirt, de-
clares National Automobile Club. At
least once a year, the cleaners should be
cleaned, or, in the case of the non-
cleanable types, filtering elements should
be replaced.
ALLOW SAFE FACTOR
Drixing the highway with one car
length between your car and the car
ahead for every ten miles of speed, is said
b\- National Automobile Club to be an
important safety factor. This allows for
stopping or maneuvering should an emer-
gency arise.
WM. M. HENDERSON JR.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Res. Ph. AXminster 6-3122
Office AXminster 6-6998
4311 EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
DAY & YOUNG
BUTTERSWEET PRODUCTS
P. O. BOX 27
SANTA CLARA
CALIFORNIA
FIELDS ELECTRIC WORKS
Electrical Fixtures • Appliances
Refrigerators and Radios • Admiral Television
House Wiring • Motors Rewound and Repaired
Electrical Repairs of All Kinds
M. G. FIELDS
AXminster 6-0161 or AXminster 6-0162
2261 THE ALAMEDA
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA
PAUL QUINTERNO
SHELL
Gas • Oils " Accessories
Expert Greasing • Tires Repaired
STEVENS CREEK ROAD
MONTE VISTA CALIFORNIA
Phone AXminster 6-5463
TROPIQUARIUM
TROPICAL FISH • GOLD FISH
AQUATIC PLANTS and SUPPLIES
M. 'l'. HASHIMOTO
12115 SO. SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD
(So. Highway 9 Near Prospect Road)
CUPERTINO CALIFORNIA
BLUE HILLS REAL ESTATE
Homes • Ranches " Acreage
Fine Los Altos and Saratoga Properties
DAN and MARION NUTTLINGER
AXminster 6-1426
Residence WHitecliff 8-5838
SOUTH SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD
Box 301
CUPERTINO CALIFORNIA
Glaser Engineering Co.
Registered Professional Engineers
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
PROCESS & TOOL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL DRAFTING
MACHINE DESIGN
CHerry 3-1363
BAY AREA OFFICE
1965 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, Calif.
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April, 1953
When low in spirits call . . .
Vic's Liquor Store
Joe Meli.o, Jr.
Manager
Free Delivery
Open Evenings and Sundays
MAIN and CLAY STREETS
SANTA CLARA
AX. 6-6622
ROSE BROTHERS'
Market and Variety Store
FULL LINE MERCHANDISE
ONE-STOP SHOPPING
We Reserve the Right to Limit
Quantity
Just West of Truckee
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA
Telephone 163W
Headquarters for Good Eating
GOODFELLOW'S
COFFEE SHOP
Reg Smart, Manager
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA
TONINI'S
OVALITY GROCERY
Fresh Meats
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA
Wolf Hunt in Los Angeles
(Ciirilinii.J from page 5)
name of being a section of town where
no unescorted woman could walk a block
without risking insult, abuse of assault
by an obscene wolf.
Her partner, Marie Little, a beauti-
ful, blue eyed blonde, shared her role.
While Florence walked in one direction,
awaiting the assault which they said
would be inevitable, Marie walked in
another.
The trap was carefully planned and
well set up. Early in the day Florence
and Marie had been called into the of-
fice of Captain Ben Stein, commanding
officer of the Los Angeles Juvenile Bu-
reau and ordered to report to the 77th
Street station that night. The work was
not in the general line of duty for the
girls.
Ordinarily they rode a patrol car in
downtown Los Angeles, checking bus
stations and train stations for runaw-ay
juveniles, inspecting all night theaters
for curfew breaking youngsters and se-
curing accommodations for stranded
women. Sometimes the)- in\estigated
crimes involving children. But serving
as bait to trap a molester was a little
out of their line.
Lieutenant Paul Phelps briefed them
when they reported to the 77th Street
station that night. He explained that
Chief of Detectives Thad Brown had or-
dered a concentrated effort to capture
the men who had been making San Pedro
Street unsafe for women and told them
how they were going to do it. The plan
was foolproof and safe. As safe as any
such plan can be.
7 he young women had plenty of as-
sistance. A total of thirty-five detectives
and plainclothes men were assigned to
unmarked automobiles and placed in po-
sitions throughout the area which would
enable at least two of them to keep their
eyes on Policewomen Coberly and Little
at all times. An area bounded on the
east by San Pedro, the west by Broad-
way, the South by Eighty-third and the
north by Sixty-fifth streets was pictured
on a specially prepared map with the
routes to be followed by the girls and the
stations of the watching officers carefully
indicated.
Both girls were cautioned to be selec-
tive about the type of arrest they made.
The wolf on the street corner who whis-
tles at anything in skirts was not their
quarry. Lieutenant Phelps warned them
that they wanted the thugs who had been
snatching purses and dragging women
down alleys. He also informed them that
they would never be out of sight of
DONNER TRAIL LUMBER CO.
Everything to Build Anything
Phone 71-Y-ll
P. O. BOX 145
TRUCKEE
CALIFORNIA
TRUCKEE -TAHOE LUMBER
COMPANY
incorporated
Lumber, Hardware, Housewares, Plumbing
Supplies and All Other Building Materials
Telephone: Truckee 126; Tahoe City 99
TRUCKEE & TAHOE CITY CALIFORNIA
THE CENTER OF VACATION LAND
TOURISTS LIQUOR STORE
Beer • Liquors • Wines
Magazines • Tobaccos • Candy
TRUCKEE
Phone 96
CALIFORNIA
THORNTON'S GARAGE
General Automotive Service
Towing
TRUCKEE
CALIFORNIA
Phone: Truckee 349
DONNER LAKE
LODGE
open Year 'Round
Water Skiing
Fishing
Swimming
EUROPEAN PLAN
20 Motel Units
Dining Room and
Cocktail Lounge
P. O. Box 57
Truckee, California
J
April, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 37
Phone 2275
Relax on Top
of the World
Roomy Dormitor}-
Accommodations
DONNER SKI
RANCH
ON DONNER SUMMIT
Complete Ski Shop Inside
Cafeteria - Cocktails
Beginners Hill Revamped
ARO SKI SCHOOL
Many New Ski Trails
Soda Springs P. O.
California
Phone Cisco Grove 2
CISCO GROVE
LODGE
Adolph Gull - Percy M. English
HEATED CABINS - COFFEE
SHOP - COCKTAIL LOUNGE
P. O. BOX 717
SODA SPRINGS, CALIF.
Phone: Cisco Grove 1
CISCO GROVE
RESORT
Bert and Dot Bacon
Service Station - Groceries
Cabins - Toboggan Hill
P. O. Box 717
SODA SPRINGS, CALIF.
other officers so there was h'ttle to worry
about.
Florence Coberly told herself there
was little to worry about under any cir-
cumstances. Before joining the Los An-
geles Police Department she had been
employed as a model and as a gymna-
sium instructor and was convinced that
she could defend herself against any kind
of attack.
The policewoman had walked less
than two blocks when the young man
approached her. He was powerful, tall,
dark and broadshoiildered wearing a
colorful sport shirt and brown slacks.
"Let's go have a little fun. Babe," he
suggested.
He stood squarely in front of her,
blocking further progress, a lecherous
leer in his dark brown eyes, his lips
twitching just a little.
Policewoman Coberly speeded her pace
and brushed past him. "Not tonight,
junior," she replied coldly. She contin-
ued walking south toward Eighty-third
Street where she knew officers were wait-
ing, staring straight ahead, not knowing
what the young man behind her was
doing.
A wolf? Yes, he was a wolf all right,
but so far the ordinary type of masher.
He had done nothing to prove that he
was the man the police were seeking.
Mrs. Coberly quickened her pace, won-
dering with just a twinge of fear if this
was the moment she was waiting for.
Nothing happened.
Another block, two blocks and still no
incident. Almost a half hour later she
had covered thirteen blocks without in-
terruption. Her feet were aching a little.
The darkness was complete. Sometimes
she could not help glancing up and down
the street, trying to spot the department
cars which were assigned to guard her.
They were unmarked. One car looked
just like another. The featureless sil-
houettes in the parked cars could be
officers ... or they could be men she
was trying to trap.
Eight\'-second Street. A tan Oldsmo-
bile sedan was double parked in the
street, its engine running, a boy or a
young man sitting behind the steering
wheel. Policewoman Coberly glanced at
it briefly, then directed her gaze on up
the street. The young fellow was wait-
ing for someone, probably. There was
nothing to worry about. She moved
abreast of it, then past. Just a few steps
beyond it when the figure appeared in the
darkness, striding into view from a door-
way. A tall man, broadshouldered and
dark. Even in that dim light, Mrs. Cob-
erly was able to identify the lecherous
features of the man who had accosted
Telephone: Soda Springs 2282
SKI THE SUGAR
BOWL
California's Traditional Favorite
New Double Chair Lift
Wide Variety of Ski
Terrain
BILL KLEIN SKI
SCHOOL
Advauta^eous Mid-Week
Special
Norden, California
SKI AT SODA
DOUBLE CHAIR
LIFT
For Your Winter
Sports Learn to Ski
THE Relaxed Way
Buck Ski School
Soda Springs
California
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.^pnl, 1953
BEACON HILL LODGE
In the Heart o\ the Sierra Playground
ELMO B. MOKIANO. Managing Owner
All Year Recreation Center
Skiing ' Swimming * Sports
Telephone Soda Springs 2611
ON HIGHWAY 40 NEAR DONNER SUMMIT
VANDERFORD LODGE
MRS. J. A. VANDERFORD. Owner
Rooms • Bar • Coffee Shop
Open Year Around
TOP OF DONNER SUMMIT
P. O. BOX 98
Phone Donner Summit #1
NORDEN STORE AND SERVICE
STATION
O. & L. FREDERICK
Groceries • Meats • Vegetables
Serving the Donner Summit Area
Phone Norden 1
NORDEN
CALIFORNIA
HELLER'S VARIETY
GIFTS & NOVELTIES
"Best for Less"
TRUCKEE
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2301
DONNER SUMMIT
LODGE AND HOTEL
FOR WINTER FUN
AND SUMMER SUN
Col. William (Bill) Rutherford
Managing Director
HIGHWAY 40
SODA SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
GRIFF LOU LODGE
"GOOD FOOD"
COCKTAILS
Auto Service - Repairs - Towing
Housekeeping Cabins and Rooms
Hunting - Skiing - Fishing
3 Miles West of Soda Springs on
U. S. Highway 40
Telephone Kingvale Park 1
P. O. Box 92
NORDEN, CALIFORNIA
her thirteen blocks back up the street.
J'his was her man then. He must be
the riijht one.
"Look." 1 he obscene gesture was >in-
mistakable.
Policewoman Coberly hesitated, then
opened her mouth to speak. The words
were never uttered. Without warning
she found herself in the grip of the mo-
lester, who half lifted and half dragged
her into the shadows of the recessed
doorway. He held the policewoman with
his left hand while pressing something
hard against her chest.
Mrs. Coberly looked down and caught
a glimpse of what appeared to be a nickel
plated automatic pistol in the atacker's
grip. When she saw it her confidence in
her ability to defend herself vanished
abruptly. It was replaced by paralyzing
fear.
The idea occurred to her that she
might be the first murder victim of this
man who had forced his attentions on at
least a dozen women in the district. She
saw herself shot and left to die in the
deserted doorway, and wondered at the
same time where the officers who were
supposed to be watching over her were.
According to all plans they should have
seen him drag her from the sidewalk.
"Keep quiet," he warned. "I just want
to kiss you."
\Vith the menacing little piece of
metal still pressed hard against her, Flor-
ence Coberly submitted to the caress. She
had little choice. The molester held her
tight against him, pinioning her arms to
her sides in a manner which gave her no
opportunity to remove her gim from its
holster and bring it into firing position.
'1 he gun, she knew, was a menace to
her own safety. If the man became aware
of it he might guess she was a police-
woman and kill her instantly. She
squirmed and twisted in his grip.
"Don't move," he warned. "I want
to kiss you again."
That was once too often. Police-
woman Coberly's temper got the best of
her discretion. One frantic effort brought
her hands up to his chest and she pushed
him away. The action infuriated the
molester. He dropped the little weapon
into his pocket and snatched the young
woman's purse, tearing it from her shoul-
der and hurling it to the pavement. Next
he raised his arm in a threatening ges-
ture.
"Don't hit me," she begged. "I'll go
■with you."
Mrs. Coberly knew she had to get out
of that doorway into the dimly lighted
street where the officers, who she was
SLire must have missed the first act, would
ha\e a chance to see her.
Telephone Big Bend 3
Hotel Accommodations
Glenn Parsons
Velda Parsons
TRAILSYDE LODGE
SODA SPRINGS CALIFORNIA
Phone Soda Springs 2262
SODA SPRINGS SERVICE
CHEVRON SUPREME GASOLINE
Tires • Battery and Lube Service
Steam Cleaning • Towing
RALPH ROWTON
SODA SPRINGS CALIFORNIA
PITTA AND ARAUJO. Owners
KALICO KAT
Open 8 A.M. to 2 A.M.
Mixed Drinks • Television
Shuffleboard
8701 EAST 14TH STREET
OAKAND CALIFORNIA
Used Cars to Fit Your Purse
H. & J. AUTO SALES
Phones LO. 8-S49S and LO. 8-2652
7520 AND 8239 EAST 14TH STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Phone TRinidad 2-1075
LOCKWOOD CLEANERS
We Operate Our Own Plant
SPECIAL 1-DAY SERVICE
62ND AVE. AND EAST 14TH ST.
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
WE OPERATE OUR OWN PLANT
SOUTHERN DRY CLEANERS
8 Hours Service if Desired
2830 SEMINARY AVENUE
8209 E. 14TH STREET — LOckhaven 8-2065
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
M. & L. ROOFING CO.
Phones:
Business— TRinidad 2-4500
Residence— SW 8-1621
SIDING :-: ROOFING
ROOFING OF ALL KINDS
By Roofers Who Know How
All Work Guaranteed
Established 1920
LocKYER Bros.
1361 - 92nd Avenue
OAKLAND 3, CALIFORNIA
i
J
April, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 39
MEL AND TED SERVrCE STATION
Dealer Shell Petroleum Products
Service Is My Business
Telephone KE. 3-4550
CORNER FOOTHILL AND FRUITVALE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Phone OLympic 2-2383
ROY GOVAN COMPANY
Leather and Craft Supplies
3908 GROVE STREET
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
ROCKRIDGE WICKER WORKS
Phone OLympic 3-1850
5332 COLLEGE AVENUE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Maria Prentice
W. J. Prentice
LOCKWOOD FLORAL SHOP
Weddings • Corsages • Funeral Designs
6732 EAST 14TH STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
H. C. James. Owner
James Clock Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer of "James Remind-O-Clock"
5307 EAST 14TH STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Support Your
AMERICAN RED CROSS
K A S P E R ' S
ROSE KOOJOOLIAN
We Specialize in Hot Dogs
Catering to Lodges and Parties
3252 FRUITVALE AVENUE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
LEAVITT'S MEAT MARKET
Finest Quality
Meats, Fish and Poultry
3005 MacARTHUR BOULEVARD
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
OLD HOMESTEAD
Since 1880
1243 13TH AVENUE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
JOYCE'S
T. JOYCE. Prop.
Beer • Wine • Liquors
1200 13TH AVENUE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
HARVEY RABBIT CO.
Get the Habit and Eat More Rabbit
10401 PEARMAIN STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
CASTELLO GROCERY
Choice Wines and Beer
Groceries • Fruits and Vegetables
Piedmont 5-2233
4738 WEST STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
LUCCA DELICATESSEN
Salami • Ravioli • Tagliarini
FACTORY
Telephone TRinidad 2-6311
9637 EAST 14TH STREET
OAKLAND
CALIFORNIA
Ralph Bishop
FOOTHILL
GARAGE
One Stop Service • Auto Repairs • Painting
Fender and Body Work
5521 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
"You'll come all right," he declared,
picking her up bodily and striding to-
ward the Oldsmobile which was still
double parked a short distance away.
After proceeding a short distance he de-
posited her on the sidewalk.
"Now come on, " he urged.
The policewoman jerked a whistle
from the right hand breast pocket of her
jacket.
"What have \ou got there?" the hood-
lum demanded.
Florence forced a smile. "Wait a min-
ute and I'll show you."
It happened too fast for him to stop
her. Before he could move Mrs. Coberh
had blown one shrill blast on her police
whistle. A stiff right cross knocked her
dov\n before she could go any farther
than that.
Blind rage and primitive passion
seemed to merge in the molester then.
AVhile he beat the inert policewoman
with one hand he fumbled with her skirt
with the other. Mrs. Coberly remem-
bered a bit of advice she had received
from her husband regarding her course
of action in case she was ever knocked
down.
"Play possum," he had said. "Just
make believe you have been knocked out.
It will serve as a delaying action."
Eyes closed, Florence Coberly lay still,
praying and waiting. Seconds later the
sounds of running feet and her attack-
er's curse told her help had arrived.
For a moment everything seemed to
happen at once. The husky young man
forgot the girl and fled. Policewoman
Coberly climbed to her feet just in time
to see Officer Frank A. Marz dash by
shouting "Police officer. Halt or I'll
shoot."
The fugitive ran past the Oldsmobile,
shouted something to the driver, then
ran around the corner. Marz followed,
close on his heels. Meanwhile the Olds-
mobile leaped forward and plunged at
top speed down the street. Mrs. Coberly
had time to draw her revolver and fire
one shot at the fleeing car. Then it was
gone.
In the distance she could hear the
sound of other shots. Two in quick suc-
cession, an interval, then two more. Mrs.
Coberly jammed the police whistle into
her mouth and blew it frantically, trying
to attract the attention of other officers.
Marie Little, her partner, came run-
ning toward her. Together they dashed
around the corner where they saw Marz
and Officer W. \1. Clago standing over
the man who had recently attacked Mrs.
Coberly. The molester was alive, but
breathing heavily and obviously badly
hurt.
OWL BAIT SHOP
H. M. DENNIS & SONS, Props.
Fresh Bait • Worms • Tackle
8870 MacARTHUR BOULEVARD
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
MARY EXLEY
FRUITVALE NURSING HOME
3124 FRUITVALE AVENUE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Piedmont 5-1497
WILLIAM H. STREHLE CO.
Autonnotive Painting: and Lettering Service
to the Discriminating
494 THIRTY-SIXTH STREET
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
H. F. WALKER
SEA FOOD APPETIZERS
751 105TH AVENUE
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Phone 3-9732
TOM CHAPELEA'S NAVAL
BASE CAFE
147 GEORGIA STREET
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
W. V. McKnight
12 6 CLUB
VALLEJO'S SOPHISTICATED
SEPIA NIGHT CLUB
Dancing • Entertainment
Phone 3-9915
126 GEORGIA STREET
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
EAT HERE AND DIET HOME
MAC'S SILVER DOLLAR CLUB
DAN & IRENE McCINNIS
BEER
Phone 3-9400
663 BENICIA ROAD
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
Phone 3-5233
JOHN'S DRIVE -INN MARKET
Groceries • Fruits • Meats
DELICATESSEN
Beer • Wine • Toys • Notions
303 SPRINGS ROAD AT AMADOR
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
You Name It... We Mix It
SOLANO INN
Where Good Fellows
Get Together
233 Georgia Street
Vallejo, California
MAID OF
CALIFORNIA
MILK CO.
AWARDED 18 GOLD
MEDALS
For Purity and Quality
*
627 Maryland Street
Vallejo, California
.■..--....-4
"Call the radio cars and an ambu-
lance," Marz instructed.
'1 he two women ran to a nearby serv-
ice station, but it was closed. They asked
for a telephone at the first tavern they
passed, but were told it was out of order.
Finally they found a police car manned
by Officers A. C. Challoner and J. P.
Donnelly. While they were telling their
story an ambulance siren was heard wail-
ing in the distance.
"Somebody call the ambulance," one
of the officers declared. "Get in."
"Someone was with him," Mrs. Cob-
erly reported. "A young fellow in a tan
Oldsmobile. About a 47 or 48 model."
"Did you get the license number?"
"I'm afraid not. It was too dark to
see it."
Donnelly drove to the scene of the
shooting where Lieutenant Phelps and
several of his men had gathered, depos-
ited the two policewomen there and
promptly drove ofif in search of the tan
Oldsmobile.
One of the men from the ambulance
knelt over the prostrate form of the
molester. He felt his pulse, then looked
up at Lieutenant Phelps.
"You need the coroner," he an-
nounced. "It's too late for us. The man
is dead."
Mrs. Coberly inquired about the nick-
el plated automatic and the attendant
searched the dead man's pockets. He
produced a nickel plated, pistol type,
cigarette lighter.
"Do you mean this?" he inquired.
Florence Coberly blushed. "It looked
like a gun to me," she declared.
"No one could blame you," Lieuten-
ant Phelps told her. "In your spot it
would have looked like a gun to any-
one.
A visit to the Georgia Street Receiv-
ing Hospital ended Mrs. Coberly's ad-
ventures for the evening. Later that
night Officers Challoner and Donnelly
located the tan Oldsmobile and appre-
hended the driver — a teen-aged boy who
said he had just "gone along for the
ride."
1 he dead man, who had a long arrest
record, was identified by several women
as the man who had snatched their purses
or molested them.
Mrs. Coberly has been awarded sev-
eral citations and named woman of the
year in Los Angeles as the result of her
courage and clear thinking in handling
the assignment.
Excerpt from a Los Angeles Police
Department memo, continued : ". . . was
attacked by an exconvict who accosted
her on the street and pulled her into a
darkened doorway. She was threatened
NBC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
•■BILL" SCOBLE
639 HYDE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Hank's Jewelry and Watch Repair
All Works Guaranteed
1712 POLK STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
CONTEMPORARY USEFUL GIFTS
Stainless steel flatware • china and glass
Open evenings until 8, Sundays 12 to 5
NANNY'S DESIGN GALLERY
203S FILLMORE STREET— Fillmore 6-233S
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
S. & W. MACHINERY &
SUPPLY CO.
SAN FRANCISCO
PIER 3
CALIFORNIA
MR. SIDNEY MIRON
17S0 GEARY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
DR. ROBERT H. JACKSON
Optometrist
329 TENNESSEE STREET
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
VICTORY CORNER
Fine Liquors • Italian Food
101 VIRGINIA STREET
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
WEBNER AND BYERRUM
BLACKSMITH SHOP
Ornamental Iron Work • Step Railings
Electric and Aceteline Welding
20S BROADWAY — Ph. 3-6359
VALLEJO CALIFORNIA
Chas. A, McDaniel
MAC'S AUTO TOP SHOP
Skilled Trimmers and Upholsterers
Auto Tops Repaired and Recovered
Phone 3-4187
129 BROADWAY
VALLEJO
CALIFORNIA
You Are Always Among Friends
at the
KEG INN
Cocktails and Mixed Drinks
245 Georgia Street
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 41
WESTERN TRUCK LINES. LTD.
75 COLUMBIA SQUARE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY RESTAURANT
2078 HAYES STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
L. & H. PAINT PRODUCTS
ISO MISSISSIPPI STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
JOHN J. NATHAN & SON
General Insurance Brokers
1597 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WAGGONER'S GUEST HOUSE
3100 WASHINGTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MYRON'S JEWELRY
90S STOCKTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
TRAVEL TOURS
PERSONALIZED TRAVEL SERVICE
Scheduled Air Lines, Foreign Travel
Telephone UNderhill 1-1420
1231 MARKET STREET— WHITCOMB HOTEL
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MICHAELS TAVERN
TUxedo 5-1277
62 TAYLOR STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
MIZ BROWN'S RESTAURANT
2414 LOMBARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
YOUNG CHINA NEWSPAPER
881 CLAY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC PUMP & SUPPLY CO.
Distributors Myers Ejecto Pumps and
Water Systems " Star Windmills
420 BRYANT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Washington Studio Apartments
WE. 1-9677
SAN
2277 WASHINGTON STREET
FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
MRS. VESA WESTERMANN
1192 PAGE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
REV.
80 SANTA
SAN FRANCISCO
D. ZUNIO
ROSA AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
ivitb uhat appeared to be a .25 caliber
aiitoinalie and after a brief scuffle ivas
successful in freeing herself, at which
time she blew her police ichistle for as-
sistance.
"After blou'iny the ivhistle she icas
i/iimediately struck on the jait.' and
knocked to the ground by the molester,
during uhich time he attempted to tear
her clothing. Tuo deteetii'es immedi-
ately responded to Policeiioman Cober-
ly's signal and upon seeing the detectives
the molester attempted to flee from the
scene.
"The detectives and Policewoman
Coberly fired several shots at the moles-
ter which later proved fatal.
"Subsequent investigation disclosed
that the molester, an exconvict, had a
record of some 40 arrests, which include
a prison term for burglary, as welt as a
previous record of molesting iromen and
children."
TRAFFIC CIRCUS
(Continued from page i)
Thousands of parents and school offi-
cials have praised the show's effective
method of teaching safety. The follow-
ing remark, by J. Harold Klopp, Prin-
cipal of Amanda E. Stout School in
Reading, Pa., is typical.
"I am sure our pupils will be more
conscious than ever in observing safety
habits and rules in their daily lives as
the result of your program."
Safety Club
In conjunction with his traveling show,
Pressley has organized a Junior Traffic
Safety Club, which now has a member-
ship of over 700,000. School children
become eligible for membership in the
dub after correctly answering series of
questions on traffic safety. The question-
naires are passed out by Pressley imme-
diately after his show.
A certificate of membership, picturing
Officer Pressley and four of his perform-
ing dogs, is sent to each member of the
club by the American Trucking Asso-
ciations.
The Traffic Safety Circus is endorsed
by the National Safety Council, the In-
ternational Chiefs of Police Association,
J. Edgar Hoover of the FBI, and edu-
cators and civic organizations through-
out the countrv.
Tread lightlv, mv friend ; this spirit has
fled.
On earth he was Hiram Begum,
He sat at the wheel
Of his automobile
After downing a gallon of rum.
JAMES HURST CO.
155 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
FRASER & JOHNSTON
COMPANY
1900 - I7TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
NASSAU CHEMICALS. INC.
420 MARKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
HERMANN SAFE COMPANY
HOWARD AND MAIN STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
V. G UZ
(Formerly L. Kling)
AUTO PAINTING
First Class Lacquer
730 ELLIS STREET
Upstairs
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSAL SUPPLY CORP.
82S FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
WRESCO WHOLESALE
RADIO & SUPPLY CO.
Distributors
ill Northern California for
Stewart Warner Radio and
Television
RCA Tubes - Parts - Test
Equipment - Batteries
140 Ninth Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April. 195-
COMFORT
Mile After Mile on
the ROUTE OF THE
Orient-Star^
One trip with PAL and you'll never
forget the friendly, personalized
service that makes you feel like an
honored guest.
go PAL
and discover real luxury in Air
Travel.
PHiuppm Am lims
SPANNING 3/4 OF THE WORLD
PAL Office: Do. 2-1688
2 1 2 Stockton Street
San Francisco
LYNCH CARRIER
SYSTEMS, INC.
96 JESSIE STREET
San Francisco
California
PACIFIC GEAR &
TOOL WORKS
1035 Folsom Street
San Francisco
TRAFFIC SEMINAR
Men and women working in jobs de-
voted in part or in full to the task of
reducing traffic accidents and congestion
will be able to choose from all specialized
short courses and seminars in nine traffic
fields to be offered during the Summer
Institute for TrafSc Training at North-
western University.
Franklin M. Kreml, director of the
Traffic Institute of Northwestern Uni-
versity, has announced that the annual
Summer Institute will be held this year
during the period June 22 to August 21.
One-week courses will be offered in
Motor Vehicle Fleet Supervision, Chem-
ical Tests to Determine Intoxication,
Traffic Engineering Field Study Meth-
ods, Traffic Engineering Techniques of
Regulation, Public Information Pro-
grams for Police, Accident Records, and
Training for Police Instructors.
The two-week course in Supervisory
Officer Training, a two-week Seminar for
Driver Education Teachers, and a two-
day Refresher Seminar in Motor Fleet
Supervision also will be offered.
The Medill School of Journalism
again will cooperate with the Traffic
Institute in conducting a three-day Traf-
fic Safety Seminar for Newspapermen
on July 8-9-10.
Descriptions of the courses follow:
Motor f'ehiclc Fleet Supervision —
June 22-26. For fleet owners, operators,
supervisors, safety engineers, training or
personnel directors, and others connected
with fleet safety. Stresses making the
fleet safety program more effective ; get-
ting good drivers ; keeping records to im-
prove efficiency and reduce accidents ;
more effective training of drivers.
Course coordinators are Francis P. Low-
rey of the Traffic Institute and Paul H.
Coburn of the National Safetv Council.
Fee is $40.
Refresher Seminar in Motor Fleet
Supervision — June 25-26. For persons
listed above who, by experience or train-
ing, already have an understanding of the
basic problems of fleet safety and super-
vision. Specific problems and solutions
will be developed. The seminar will be
led by Prof. Ajnos E. Neyhart, Institute
of Public Safety, Pennsylvania State Col-
lege. Fee is $20.
Chemical Tests for Intoxication —
June 22-21 . For technicians and other
persons from police, health and medical
departments who may be called upon to
determine degree of intoxication. To be
conducted by Dr. Clarence W. Muehl-
berger, toxicologist for the state of Mich-
igan, and Lt. Robert F. Borkenstein,
chief technician of the Indiana State Po-
lice. Fee is $40.
Ladies: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Men: Fri., Sat. and Sun.
•
CASTRO ROCK
STEAM BATHS
•
Hygiene Beneficial
for Health
•
Open Daily 10 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Sundays 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
•
MASSAGE
by
APPOINTMENT
•
San Francisco, Calif.
Phone UNderhill 1-5995
•
582 CASTRO
(Bet. 18th and 19th Sts.)
San Francisco, Cahf.
A Gourmet's Rendezvous
(A) Wonderful luncheons and din-
ners. Tempting Italian dishes a
specialty of the house. Paoli's hot,
original hors d'oeuvres served
daily during the cocktail hour
from our featured Hot Hors
D'Oeuvres Cart.
(B) A touch of the old San Francisco
color and nostalgia blended into
this modern era of better dining
in an atmosphere of congeniality
and typical Paoli hospitality.
(C) A swank Oyster Bar for those pre-
ferring daily fresh delicacies from
the cool waters of two oceans.
A great favorite among guests
who really know and appreciate
good food.
347 MONTGOMERY
San Francisco, California
Jf>riL 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 43
GL. 4-2544
ZIG'S CABINET AND FIXTURE
WORKS
Plastic Sink and Table Tops
Custom Built Cabinets and Fixtures
for Home, Office or Store
HARRY C. ZIEGLER
715 FRANCISCO BLVD.
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
R. WEIER
Heating and Sheet Metal
Air Conditioning
807 FRANCISCO BLVD.
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
LEGAL PHOTOGRAPHY
DAY & NIGHT
GEORGE R. WHEELER
68 BROOKDALE AVENUE
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
THE TELEVISION CENTER
CHARLES E. WALSH
1233 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
SAN RAFAEL PLATING WORKS
HIGH GRADE ELECTRO PLATING
Gold • Silver • Nickel
Copper • Chromium Plating
R. D. WALTON
Telephone GL. 3-0918
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
KLEIN TV SERVICE
GEORGE KLEIN
GL. 4-4269
850 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
San Rafael General Hospital
1120 NYE STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
STEWART'S
Cake Shop
1134 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Piihlic Information Programs for Po-
lice (Traffic) — July 6-10. For police
officers with public information functions
in relation to traffic safety in city or
state police tiepartmcnts. The course will
center around discussions of public in-
formation activities that have been found
successful, and techniques in contacting
and aiding newspapers, radio stations,
television stations, school safety pro-
grams, and civic groups, and uses of
special emphasis campaigns and display
advertising. Theodore Loveless, assist-
ant director of extension services for the
traffic Institute, will conduct the course.
Fee is $40.
Supervisory Officers Training Course
— July 6-17. For police officers with
command or supervisory responsibilities,
and personnel and training officers. The
course will emphasize subjects which will
help the supervisor to better understand
human relationships and deal more ef-
fectively with police personnel at all
levels. Glenn Carmichael of the Traffic
Institute will conduct the course. Fee
is $75.
Traffic Engineering Field Stud\
Methods (Unit 0«cj— July 6-10. Open
to traffic engineers and others with engi-
neering backgrounds working in closely
related activities, such as city planning
and development. Lectures and discus-
sion will be devoted to accident analysis,
traffic volume studies, parking studies,
origin-destination studies, and speed and
delay studies. George W. Barton, engi-
neering director of Associated Consult-
ants, Evanston, III., who is consultimr
engineer to the Traffic Institute, will
coordinate the seminar. Fee is $50.
Traffic Ejigineering Techniques of
Regulation (Unit Tii'o) — July 6-10.
Open to participants in Unit One given
in 1952, and to those whose backgrounds
are such as to indicate knowledge of
fundamental research problems in traffic.
WTIl cover types and applications of traf-
fic signals, and signs, use of arterial
streets, prohibition of turns, regulation
of curb parking, use of parking meters,
pedestrian control, pavement markings,
one-wav systems, and flexible lane usage.
The course is planned primarily to deal
with traffic engineering techniques which
produce the maximum utility from the
existing street system. George Barton
will coordinate the seminar. Fee is $50.
Traffic Safety Seminar for Xeicspa-
pcrmen — July 8-10. Purpose of the sem-
inar is to provide newspapermen with a
working knowledge of the traffic prob-
lem and the means to combat it and to
encourage their support in informing the
public about the seriousness of traffic
accidents and congestion. The role of
the newspaper in a sustained traffic safety
WE'RE NE1GHBORL1'
WASH - O - MAT
3-Day Dry Cleaning and Shirt Service
Phone GL. 3-9859
875 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
E. C. WOOD FUEL CO.
Distributor Mobilgas, Mobiloil
P. O. BOX 500
SAN RAFAEL
CALIFORNIA
WEST END BEAUTY CENTRE
HELEN AND ROSE
1721 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
MURRAY WHITE
HANCOCK DISTRIBUTOR
Gasoline • Lubricating Oil and Greases
451 FRANCISCO BOULEVARD
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
A. M. WEDEL • W. F. WEDEL
Public Accountants
Phone GL. 3-6026
2210 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
THE MUSIC BOX
1618 SECOND AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
SAN RAFAEL
GLenwood 3-753S
WHITE FURNITURE CO.
The Best Selection of Unfinished
Furniture in Marin County
3RD & D STREETS
Opposite Post Office
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
GLenwood 4-6252
CROCKETT'S VAN AND STORAGE
Moving • Storage • Packing • Crating
AERO MAYFLOWER — America's Finest
Long Distance Moving Service
522 B STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC PRINTERS
Commercial and Advertising Printing
Lithography * Letterpress
Custom Typography and Designs
LOTHAR SALIN
GLenwood 4-4489
713 FRANCISCO BLVD. (Hiway 101)
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Golden Gate Furniture Company
GLenwood 4-2042
FOURTEEN EIGHTEEN FOURTH
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
COMPLIMENTS OF
VILLA REST HOME
25 VILLA AVENUE
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
TREND O' FASHION
1136 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Phone GLenwood 3-1617
WESTERN FURNITURE CO.
1848 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
LES WALSH
PHOTOGRAPHER
246 D STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
GLenwood 4-1373
WING SING LAUNDRY
Cane Chair Repairing
914 LOOTENS PLACE
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Telephone 5024-W
SAN ANSELMO AUTO BODY CO.
Bodies. Fenders, Frames, Painting, Glass
Front Wheel Aligning
640 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD.
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
ROMANO BEAUTY SALON
GLenwood 4-1347
536 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
James A. McFaden - Chief Engineer
TELTECH ENGINEERING
Electronic Consulting * High Fidelity Sound
State Licensed Engineers — GL. 4-3609
35 SCENIC AVENUE
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
BLUE CROSS SMALL ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
322 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
WINTER HARDWARE
WILLIAM WINTER, Owner
Hardware • Paint • Houseware
429 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
PEG'S OVEN
"Featuring Home Made Pies"
Open 7 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
417 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
DRAPERIES • UPHOLSTERY • SLIP COVERS
FURNITURE
TOWN and COUNTRY
INTERIORS
GL. 4-1712
91 REDHILL AVENUE
SAN ANSELMO CALIFORNIA
program will be stressed throughout the
seminar. L. J. McEnnis, Jr., ih'rector of
publications of the Traffic Institute, is
the seminar coordinator. Fee is $15.
Accident Records and Their Uses —
July 13-17. Sponsored by the National
Safety Council for city, county, and state
personnel who work with traffic records.
The course provides training in collect-
ing and processing of accident data for
use in traffic accident prevention work.
Course director is David M. Baldwin,
director of the traffic division of the
Council. Fee is $40.
Training for Police Instructors — July
20-24. For command personnel in train-
ing or personnel supervision, and other
training and personnel officers. Topics
covered include determination of train-
ing needs with the use of records, basic
traffic training for recruits, principles of
teaching, factors that condition learning,
use of visual aids, use of reports and rec-
ords in training, preparation of training
outlines. Students will have opportuni-
ties to review other department training
programs and source material used in
training. Glenn Carmichael will conduct
the course. Fee is $40.
Seminar for Driver Education Teach-
ers— August 10-21. Designed to give
teachers a clear picture of the newest
developments in all aspects of highway
transportation as well as current prob-
lems in driver education. It will offer
the teacher the unusual opportunity of
discussing present and future problems
of highway transportation with out-
standing leaders in the field. Among
topics discussed are new problems and
solutions in motor vehicle administra-
tion, traffic police work, motor vehicle
design and maintenance, traffic engineer-
ing, street and highway construction,
traffic cases in court, pedestrian protec-
tion, traffic laws, vocational opportuni-
ties in highway transportation, and train-
ing problems in driver education. Forrest
R. Noffsinger of the Traffic Institute
will direct the course. Fee is $75.
Further information may be obtained
by writing the Traffic Institute, 1 704
Judson A\enue, E\'aiiston, 111.
MARGIN OF SAFETY
Experienced professional drivers al-
ways leave a margin of safety between
cars. Never follow another car closer
than a full car's length at ten miles an
hour. And when you're moving faster,
leave a proportionately larger margin of
safety, advises the California State Auto-
mobile Association. That's the way to
prevent rear-end collisions.
LEON J. WOLLENBERG
General Insurance
939 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD.
KENTFIELD CALIFORNIA
RED ROBIN CATERERS
LEONARD and ALBERTA TEW
GOURMET SPECIALTIES SHOP
Glassware-Silverware- Dinnerware Rented
GL. 4-1828
1028 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD.
Opposite College of Marin
KENTFIELD CALIFORNIA
Telephone 458
SAUSALITO FURNITURE STORE
Let Us Furnish Your Home
QUALITY FURNITURE
APPLIANCES
HARRY BRAUN
1417 BRIDGE WAY
SAUSALITO CALIFORNIA
Sausalito Venetian Blind Company
Sausalito 1270-W
328 PINE STREET
SAUSALITO CALIFORNIA
Telephone Sausalito 1038
Less Than Ten Minutes from San Francisco
REST VIEW CONVALESCENT
HOME
AT WALDO POINT
JANE WATKINS, Owner and Manager
POST OFFICE BOX 298
SAUSALITO CALIFORNIA
Sausalito Boat Building Works
FRANK C. PASQUINUCCl
MARINE WAYS
Telephone Sausalito 970
FOOT OF TURNEY STREET
SAUSALITO CALIFORNIA
TOYON TERRACES is a community
of dream houses which have been
individually architect-designed in con-
temporary style, and custom-built to
meet specific requirements of each
family.
Homes which trap the sun, exploit
the views, and blend with their natural
settings for the best in indoor-outdoor
living, are testimony to the skill of
well-known architects.
Inspiring marine and mountain views
are not marred by unsightly poles and
wires — all utilities are underground.
ROB ROSE, Owner & Developer
HIGHWAY 101 and CURRY AVE.
Sausalito, Calif. Sausalito 1513-W
April, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 45
Phone DUnlap 8-37SS
MASTER CLEANERS
Pick Up & Delivery Service • Laundry Service
9 CAMINO ALTO— ALTO Y
MILL VALLEY CAIFORNIA
SALLYS
SALLY - BILLIE • DARROLL
Cocktails * Modem Cabins
DUnlap 8-9991
REDWOOD HIGHWAY 101
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
2 A. M. CLUB
MONTFORD AVENUE
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
X-RAY ENGINEERING COMPANY
76S REDWOOD HIGHWAY
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
THE BROTHERS
DU. 8-9971
6-8 LOCUST STREET
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS OF
SAM'S ANCHOR CAFE
GE. S-4S27
TIBURON
CALIFORNIA
DEED SEA FISHING
$4.00 per day
HAZEL'S SEA FOOD
PRINCETON-BY-THE-SEA
Phone Moss Beach 2951
Fresh Bait • Short Orders
Boats Leave 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 A.M. Daily
Returning at 2:30 P.M.
MEL PARRITT, Owner
PARRIOTT PONTIAC
Pontiac Cars and International Trucks
Phone 102
1224 ADAMS STREET
ST. HELENA CALIFORNIA
Electrical Appliances Floor Coverings
SEARS FURNITURE
NEW and USED
Telephone 336
1429 MAIN STREET
ST. HELENA CALIFORNIA
Check Passer Gives Advice
1. Don't cash checks for strangers.
2. Don't advance cash on drafts or
checks deposited for collection.
3. Don't leave counter checks on cor-
ridor desks.
4. Don't give check books to any but
depositors.
5. Don't accept any check or draft,
payable through a bank outside the state.
6. Don't accept checks not properly
made out, not dated, et cetera.
7. Don't cash checks for women,
when same are payable to men, and
vice versa.
8. Don't cash checks for strangers
when endorsed by a depositor unless you
verify endorsement by phone.
9. Don't cash counter checks drawn
on any other bank.
10. Don't cash checks that are not
properly endorsed.
11. Don't cash checks unless signa-
ture is regular.
12. Don't cash travelers' checks un-
less same are countersigned in your
presence.
13. Don't cash checks when the face
of the check appears to be in the same
handwriting as the endorsement on the
back of same.
14. Don't cash a check given the
"rush" act.
15. Don't endorse any check unless
you are ready to pay for same as your
best friend will "sting" you.
16. Don't cash any check when the
amount of the check is greater than the
purchase, as, nine times out of ten, it is
fictitious. J. R.
"J. R." was a most accomplished check
passer. Before his arrest and conviction
here he had — while using twenty-eight
aliases — passed hundreds of checks
throughout California. The members of
the Check Detail had been kind to him
and he volunteered to write the above
listed "don'ts" to protect what he laugh-
ingly called "our gullible citizens."
Editor.
Slow Down at Blind Corners
Almost everyone has had the experi-
ence of walking hurriedly past or around
the corner of a building and bumping
into another person. Such pedestrian col-
lisions are generally passed of? with apol-
ogies. But when a motorist in a hurry
drives fast past or around a blind corner,
the California State Automobile Asso-
ciation points out the result is often a
serious or fatal collision that apologies
can't rectify.
DICK'S CAFE
Where Old and New Friends Meet
AL SOHL, Proprietor
SHARPS PARK CALIFORNIA
DINE AND DANCE
AT
MORI'S POINT
MARIE and LLOYD JONES, Owners
SHARP PARK
CALIFORNIA
COUNTY ROAD
LANDIS MARKET AND SHARP
PARK FOOD MARKET
1195 SAN FRANCISCO BLVD.
SHARP PARK CALIFORNIA
Phone FLanders 5-9980
GENE AND GEORGE SHELL
SERVICE
Independent Dealers
Tires • Batteries • Accessories
Shell Petroleum Products
GEORGE FANUCCHl
SHARP PARK
CALIFORNIA
Phone 4817
GRANELLI AND COOK
CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH DEALERS
INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS AND
FARM EQUIPMENT
HALF MOON BAY
CALIFORNIA
Phone Half Moon Bay 4750
MIRAMAR HOTEL
Dining * Dancing • Cocktails
WALTER and CHRISTINE ACLES
ROUTE 1. BOX 112
HALF MOON BAY CALIFORNIA
FRANK TORRES BEACH HOTEL
AT MONTARA
Excellent Food * Cocktails
Coast Highway #1
MONTARA CALIFORNIA
ARCANGELI GROCERY
Wines • Liquor • Vegetables
Pittsburgh Paints
AL ARCHANGELI and BILL CULLERS
Owners
PESCADERO
CALIFORNIA
Page 46
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April. 1953
SAN RAFAEL FRENCH BAKERY
1553 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
BARONIAL CAKE SHOP
"Our Creations — Your Temptations"
1007 C STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
GLenwood 3-6368
ORIGINAL
4TH STREET LIQUOR STORE
SAM ORRU • EDDIE RODRIGUES
710 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
GL. 3-1040
DR. JOHN H. MISENHEIMER
CHIROPRACTOR
Hours Daily 9:30 to 5:30
Evenings Tues., Fri., 7 to 9
805 FIFTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Phone GLenwood 3-2032
FOOD MART LIQUOR STORE
PAUL PICKART, Prop.
FIFTH AT TAMALPAIS
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
O. L. KING & COMPANY
436 CLEMENTINA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
THE COUNTRY GARDEN
Trees, Shrubs, Garden Supplies, Bedding Plants
Open 9:00-5:30 Except Wednesday
Phone DU. 8-0754
1020 REDWOOD HIGHWAY (Tiburon Wye)
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
VALLEY HARDWARE
Under New Management
Hardware, Garden Equipment, Tools
DU. 8-2463
247 SHORELINE HIGHWAY
MILL VALLEY CALIFORNIA
UNION SERVICE STATION
SECOND AVENUE AT LINCOLN
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Watch Those Lights
SACRAiMENTO— Drivers are still
disregarding the flashing red lights on
stopped school buses and, what's worse,
they're still killing and injuring students,
the California State Highway Patrol re-
ported.
The Patrol cited recent cases where
several children were injured, one fa-
tally, by motorists who sped past buses
displaying the flashing red lights.
Officials pointed out that when the
red warning lights are in operation, all
vehicles approaching a school bus from
either direction must come to a halt and
remain standing until the lights go out.
The law requires the bus driver to
operate the lights, the Patrol explained,
only when he stops to take on or dis-
charge youngsters who must cross the
road or highway.
If the bus stops to pick up or let out
school children who live on the same
side of the road, then the driver is not
permitted to flash his red lights and other
vehicles may proceed normally.
The Patrol said a school bus ride is
one of the safest ways to travel in Cali-
fornia, but that the children faced their
greatest danger crossing the road before
getting on or after getting off the bus.
"If drivers will stop when they near
a school bus with flashing red lights,"
said the Patrol, "then even that danger
can be minimized."
BATTERY CABLES
Automobile battery cables should be
kept clean and free from corrision in
order to insure efficient battery perform-
ance. The California State Automobile
Association points out that corrosion oc-
casionally forms on the battery posts to
which the cables are attached, causing
trouble in starting. Tapping the battery
cable at the point where it attached to
the battery post with a wooden hammer
handle or any wooden object will some-
times eliminate the short circuit tempo-
rarily, thus permitting the engine to be
started.
Conference Slated
The 60th Annual Conference of the
International Association of Chiefs of
Police will be conducted September 13-
17, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.
Conference headquarters will be in the
Statler Hotel.
Commissioner Donald S. Leonard of
the Detroit Police Department will be
host to the law enforcement officials.
BECKS ASSOCIATED SERVICE
2746 REDWOOD HIGHWAY
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
TAMALPAIS MARKET
PRODUCE DEPARTMENT
SECOND & D STREETS
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
WAITS SIGNAL SERVICE STATION
THIRD & IRWIN STREETS
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
Phone GLenwood 3-9850
NEW SHANGHAI RESTAURANT
THE HOME OF CHINESE DISHES
Finest Tea and Candy
907 B STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
WILKINS HOTEL
MOST ACCOMMODATING
All Heated Rooms
GLenwood 3-99S3
1135 FOURTH STREET
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
COMPLIMENTS
of a
FRIEND
POEHLMANN PHARMACY
GLenwood 3-1406
1246 FOURTH STREET, Corner C
SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA
MARY A. ROSS
190 PARKER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
C. STELLING
Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables
Phone Mission 2404
Cor. 29TH & CHURCH STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
Phone Flanders 5-3787
WANDER INN
JOE and MAGGIE DELUCCHI
Cocktails and Liquors
ONE-HALF MILE SOUTH OF ROCKAWAY
PEDRO VALLEY BEACH CALIFORNIA
Phone 4-672 Giorgina Petroni, Prop.
VICTORY RESTAURANT
Italian Dinners • Real Home Cooking
Beer - Wines - Plate - Lunch - Short Orders
HALF MOON BAY
CALIFORNIA
Phone Half Moon Bay 9887
Cowley's Ocean Beach Tavern
Cocktails • Fine Food • Dancing
ONE MILE WEST HIGHWAY 1
MIRAMAR CALIFORNIA
FAIROAKS PARK
SUNNYVALE
3-Bedroom Homes
$10,125
V.A. and F.H.A. Terms
Color Construction Company
Tract Office RE. 6-5063
April, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 47
Phone 28
PARADISE CAFE
Luncheon • Dinners • Fountain Service
42 SOUTH THIRD STREET
PATTERSON CALIFORNIA
MOM'S PLACE
Home Cooking • Complete Meals
Beer and Wine
465 MAIN STREET
PLEASANTON CALIFORNIA
ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE
PLEASANTON FEED AND FUEL
Hay • Grain • Poultry Supplies
Nursery Stock
Charles G. Bubies — Joseph S. Coporusso
801 MAIN STREET
PLEASANTON
CALIFORNIA
BUY AND SAVE
UNITED STATES BONDS
Phone Upland 311-25
SYCAMORE INN
Since 1849
V. C. Hinrichsen
Finest Continental Cuisine
DINING IN THE
GREEN ROOM
Six Private Dining Rooms
Organ and Piano Entertainment
No Federal Tax
OPEN EVERY DAY
BEAR GULCH
Cucamonga, Calif.
Merced Moves Ahead
( (.'itfitifiufd from page t )
ards and facilitate the flow of traffic
through and within the City. Coleman
has discontinued the use of two wheel
motorcycles in his department. There
were many reasons for this action, pri-
marily, the extreme hazard to the rider.
The patrol car which replaces the two
wheel motorcycle can be used to a much
greater advantage in this City. Recently,
two additional cars were added to the
Department, making a total rolling stock
of six cars, two three wheel motorcycles
and one truck, which is used by the Hu-
mane Officer. All rolling equipment used
for patrol work and traffic enforcement
has been painted the distinctive and con-
spicuous black and white since Chief
Coleman took office in September. All
rolling equipment is equipped with three
way radio including the humane officer's
truck.
The Traffic Bureau has lost its iden-
tity, and all functions of this bureau in-
cluding the enforcement of parking meter
regulations have been made a responsi-
bility of the patrol division. At present,
two officers are attending a course in acci-
dent investigation cosponsored by the
Northwestern University Traffic Insti-
tute and the State Department of Edu-
cation.
Detective Bureau
The detective bureau, under the super-
vision of Lieutenant Lee McSwain, has
duties primarily concerning the investi-
gation of felonies. The identification
bureau is also under the direction of
Lieutenant McSwain. It is hoped and
believed that the Department's statisti-
cal records will become more impressive
as improved investigation techniques are
introduced and put into practice. Mc-
Swain is a capable investigator and super-
visor and is so regarded throughout the
San Joaquin Valley.
Juvenile Bureau
The juvenile bureau of the Depart-
ment has been successful in its chief ob-
jective of crime prevention and has an
enviable record in this respect. Juvenile
Officer Jack Ford, who has for some time
carried out an effective program with the
youth of Merced, is also well known
throughout the State for his work with
the Central California Juvenile Peace
Officers Association. Chief Coleman
states that since his main objective is
crime prevention, this important bureau
cannot function properly without suffi-
cient men and equipment. Soon after as-
suming the office of Chief, Coleman
added an Assistant Juvenile Officer and
assigned a police car to the juvenile bu-
reau. Also, larger and more suitable
Merced Auction & Sales Yard
Mr. and Mrs. A. F Branco
SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY
2 Miles North on Highway 99
Phone 1218 — P. O. 149
MERCED CALIFORNIA
KANTEEN MARKET
Vejelables • Fresh Fruits • Groceries
Off Sale Liquor
COR. 16TH AND P STREETS
Phone 451
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 3174
DUN'S MARKET
A Complete Market
705 BENNETT ROAD
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 161
-M
State Farm Insurance Companies
LIFE • AUTOMOBILE • FIRE
All Auto Insurance Is NOT Alike
12 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 3153
MERCED
THE HUT
RAY and ERNIE
1635 M STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone 3141 "Air Cooled"
JOE B's
"The Friendliest Spot in Town"
FINEST IN MIXED DRINKS • MEALS
1730 "L" STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
SONORA CAFE
Specializing in Mexican Dishes
WINE • BEER
525 WEST 16TH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 1493-W
N. P. BLAKEMAN AND SON
Brick Mason Contractors
299 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
CLUB JOAQUIN
San Joaquin Valleys Gayest Spot
Entertainment and Dancing Nightly
Genuine Italian Spaghetti
and Select Sea Food
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 99
MERCED CALIFORNIA
CROSS LUMBER COMPANY
COMPLETE UNE OF
BUILDING MATERIALS
MERCED
Phone 1
CALIFORNIA
FERRERO ELECTRIC
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
Pacific Pumps • G. E. Appliances
Whirlpool Washers
Television Sales and Service
235 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Page 48
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Jpril, 1953
Phone 1293
COMPLIMENTS OF
VERNON'S DRIVE-IN
1035 SIXTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 1513
FOOD CENTER
Beer
A Complete Line of Groceries • Wine
Open Until Midnight
355 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 543
COMPLIMENTS OF
BARDINI'S PLUMBING SERVICE
1301 M STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Business Phone 2446-J
ARGALL'S ICE CREAM
FREEZER FRESH
Sandwiches and Coffee • Fountain
1827 L STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 1904-W John Anthene
ANTHENE'S SPAGHETTI HOUSE
Italian and American Food
HIGHWAY 99 NORTH
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 3056
LYTAL'S MARKET
Quality Meats and Groceries
1799 EAST 21ST STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
RADIO SERVICE SHOP
Phone 974
1624 L STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 1826
Four Star Drive In Market
MERCED
21 ST AND G STREETS
CALIFORNIA
Phone 1559
SERVICE OIL & BUTANE CO.
Butane • Tanks • Appliances
17TH STREET AND BENNETT ROAD
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 2113-J
BRADBURY CLEANERS
A Complete Cleaning Service
1401 16TH STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 2236-R
MARIE'S KITCHEN
SPECIALIZING IN HOME COOKING
Steaks of All Kinds with Sea Food Salad
1623 N STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 953
MERCED ELECTRIC SHOP
Kelvinators • G. E. and Maytag Products
436 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 1307
Esther's New Strand CofFee Shop
For Those Who Are Fussy About Their Food
661 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 1732-J
MERCED DINETTE
BREAKFAST • LUNCH
MERCED
Fountain Service
1628 L STREET
CALIFORNIA
quarters have been provided for their
use. Coleman is also encouraging all
officers to thoroughly acquaint themselves
with juvenile procedure.
One man who serves quietly but effi-
ciently is Captain Mahlon Stanley, who
is now in his 17th year with the Police
Department. He has served under seven
chiefs and has been Acting Chief himself
four times during these years. Each new
officer has found that at some time Cap-
tain Stanley is the only one able to sup-
ply the answer.
Chief Coleman is consistently seeking
measures that can add improvements to
the Department, already well organized
and functioning to capacity. The people
of Merced are behind their new Chief
and under his leadership the people can
feel assured of continued progress in
crime prevention and law enforcement.
Cornell — Old Name in Merced
(Continued from page 6)
his path. Slowly, however, the sheriff
won his battle. Merced became as clean
and orderly as any city of comparable
size in California and Cornell continued
to win elections in spite of an element
which fondly remembered the good old
days and did its best to restore them.
Today, after five terms in office, the
main problem facing Sheriff Cornell is
the county jail. Like many peace officers
all over the United States he has discov-
ered that the last place the taxpayers
want to see their money go is into a penal
institution. He is frank to admit that jail
conditions are not ideal in Merced
County, but points out that by stretching
a little a long way and concentrating on
cleanliness he has at least made the place
livable. Recently the Merced County
Grand Jury complimented him on doing
the best he could under the circum-
stances.
The history of the Merced County
Sheriff's office goes back to 1885 when
Charles Bloodworth was elected to the
post of sheriff and tax collector. In those
days Merced was little more than a vil-
lage and the fertile country which now
surrounds the city was in a large degree
parched and useless.
More poeple came to the county with
advanced irrigation methods and, when
Charles Warfield was elected to his third
term as sheriff -tax collector in 1892 the
jobs were split. Since that time the sher-
iff's office in Merced County has steadily
progressed, both in methods and size un-
til reaching the present modern, well-
manned office over which Sheriff Cornell
presides. A great deal of that credit can
be given to Cornell who has spent more
than twice as long as any other man as
the chief law enforcement officer of the
countv.
GOODFELLOW'S GRILL
Chinese Dishes Served at All Hours
512 M STREET
Corner State Highway
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
CEREGHINO'S GROCERY
913 J STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
LEONARD TANK LINES
MERCED
625 J STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone 1103
Blaine and Simas, Props.
MERCED AUTO TOP SHOP
Convertible Tops a Specialty
Furniture Upholstering and Awnings
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 2154
Mr. and Mrs. Palomino, Owners
LA PALOMA CAFE
Genuine Mexican Dishes • Tamales, Enchiladas
Orders to Take Out
1621 L STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 280-J Harry Heil, Prop.
GRADE GROCERY
Groceries • Gas • Oil • Beer
26TH AND G STREETS
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Shops in Reedley and Selma
Phone 11 Rubie Bollin Almgren, Prop.
REEDLEY FLOWER SHOP
Flowers for All Occasions
1112 G STREET
REEDLEY CALIFORNIA
Phone 3143
TURF CLUB
FOR FINE MIXED DRINKS
BOB AND GLEN
1613 M STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 2383
P. O. Box 857
SAN JOAQUIN MOTEL
Merced's Newest Motel
Completely Air Conditioned
JOHN and RENA BOITO
JUST 6 BLOCKS NORTH OF DOWNTOWN
ON HIGHWAY 99
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone: Day 1260 Night 21925
FERRO BROS.
TRUCKING CO.
GENERAL HAULING
Complete Cargo Insurance
fred v. young
Anderegg Drive & Yosemite
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 49
Phone 268S-J
MAXWELL GROCERY STORE
Complete Line of Groceries
940 WEST THIRTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 3194
CENTRAL HOTEL
MERCED
Popular Rates
1710 L STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone 2739-W
MERCED
THE COBBLE SHOP
First Quality Materials
Expert Workmanship
EARL R. JENKINS. Prop.
620 WEST 18TH STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone 1972
MISSION BOTTLING COMPANY
OF MERCED
Bottlers of Mission Flavors
and Hires Root Beer
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 1873
COMPLIMENTS OF
SPROUSE REITZ CO.
434 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 2505
DR. HAROLD M. OLIVER
CHIROPRACTOR
Hours: 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
335 - 18TH STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 892
MIDVALLEY
WHOLESALE GROCERS
Featuring Nationally Advertised Products
P. O. Box 1310
15TH AND H STREETS
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 65
NEW MERCED
BAKERY
French and Italian Bread
Cakes and Pies
320 Seventeenth Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Associated Public
Communications Officers
John H. Atkinson, President
Thom.ss a. B.wi.EY, Secy.-Treas.
The fifteenth anniversary meeting of
the Northern California Chapter of
APCO Inc. was held at Rickey's Red
Chimney in San Francisco on February
15, 1953. Henrj' Bogardus and George
Hippely were hosts.
The meeting was called to order at
1 1 :30 a.m. by President Jack Atkinson
of the Santa Clara County Communica-
tions Department. Round-table introduc-
tions revealed that 33 members and
guests were in attendance. Treasurer
Mason reported on the condition of the
treasury and that 1953 dues were now
payable.
President Atkinson appointed the fol-
lowing committees for 1953:
Frequency Allocation and Engineer-
ing Committee: Mc.Murphy, Chairman;
Mason and Keller.
Inter-Chapter Relations Committee:
McDole, Chairman ; Bogardus.
Operating Procedure Committee:
Lewis, Chairman ; Bayley, Hippely and
Mason.
Commercial Relations Committee: OI-
sen. Chairman ; Deetkin and Robertson.
Constitution Revision Committee:
Board of Directors and Charles Simpson.
A discussion was held on the Point to
Point System. Frank Roach from the
State Office of Civil Defense announced
the coming CPX on Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 18.
After a discussion of the joint meeting
with the Southern Chapter, Ivan Hud-
son made a motion that we hold it in
Santa Cruz some time in April. After
a second by Lewis the group voted in
favor and then discussed the program.
Art McDole spoke on the revision of
the National Constitution and By-laws.
Jim Lewis suggested that any change in
the organization should be submitted to
all chapters and that they should be
polled and ratify any change.
The meeting was adjourned for lunch
at 12:10 p.m., and after a delicious re-
past we reconvened at 1 :20 p.m.
A frequency of 45.58 mc for Clovis
was approved on a motion by McDole
and a second by McMurphy.
The Association discussed the problem
of police and fire usage of frequencies
in Marin County.
Two small bills were ordered paid.
On a motion by Hartnett, seconded
by LeBoeuf, the secretary was directed
to dispense with the return postal cards
unless the host requested them.
A discussion was held on the eligibility
of Railroad Radio membership and it
"Fred"
"Angelo"
B A R D I N I ' S
Plumbing • Hardware • Windmills
Appliances ■ Water Systems • Water Heateri
Building Supplies • Heating Equipment
Service Station Equipment
Phone 1543
1301 M STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone 252S
CENTRAL FURNITURE SALVAGE
COMPANY
1423 J street
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 319S
EL PORVENIR
MR. and MRS. G. A, RAMIREZ, Props.
Meats • Vegetables • Fruits • Groceries
Masa Tortillas • Tamale Dough
Beer and Wine
864 - 13TH STREET
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
Phone 1188-1187
NEW MERCED MOTEL
Air-Condi tioned
Rates: Single $3.50; Double $5.00 and up
Under New Management
Family Rooms for 6
ON HIGHWAY 99 — NORTH OF ARCH
MERCED CALIFORNIA
TONY'S MARKET
Groceries • Meats • Wine • Beer
Phone 4S9-J
1122 R STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 124
B. B. McGINNIS CO.
UNIFORMS FOR EVERY PURPOSE
Men's Wear
547 I STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
TOPPER JEWELRY
Thoughtfully, Lovingly Yours
DIAMONDS
AT SPECTACULAR SAVINGS
Use Your Credit
533 Seventeenth Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 195.^
COZY MOTEL
JOHN H. D'ALONZO, Manager and Owner
"Rest and Sleep Off the Noisy Highway"
Kitchen Privileges with Electric Refrigerators
MERCED
Telephone 2251 -J
HIGHWAY 140 EAST
CALIFORNIA
TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPPED CABS
MERCED TAXI
"Prompt and Courteous Service"
GLEN T. GAINES, Manager
Phone 173
642 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
BRUNELLI JEWELRY STORE
Merced's Oldest Established Jewelry Store
Phone 341
523 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
B. B. McGINNIS CO.
Everything in Uniforms
Men's Wear
547 SEVENTEENTH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
GEORGE E. DRAY
MASONRY CONTRACTOR
Telephone 2442-W
721 EAST 21ST STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Joe Briazolara, Prop.
"Air Cooled"
JOE B's
"The Friendliest Spot in Town"
Finest in Mixed Drinks • Meals
Booths for the Ladies
MERCED
Phone 3141
1730 L STREET
CALIFORNIA
j Telephone 2523
MERCED MOTOR
SALES
Geo. L. Johnson and Son
We Service All Makes of Cars
Oldsmobile - Cadillac
335 Sixteenth Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
was decided that they could become
associate members.
Past President Hippcly gave thanks
for all the cooperation he received dur-
ing his term of office.
Commercial members reporting were:
Robbie Robertson of W. D. Brill Co.,
Mr. Parmetter of the Parmetter Tower
Co., J. Dillon of Silentel Cabinet Co.,
Vic Zackaria of Zack Radio Co., Carl
Holmes of the P. T. & T., Jack Tynes
of the P. T. & T. Co., Clyde Daven-
port of Leece Neville Co., Bill Kellogg
of Kelmicro Associates, and Barney Ol-
son of Motorola.
Captain McMurphy reported on the
proposed agenda of the California Com-
munications Advisory Board, of which
he is a member, at Sacramento on Feb-
ruary 17, 1953. He read a portion of a
bill on a proposed microwave system for
the Market News and law enforcement.
Comments were made by Lewis, Mason
and Holmes.
Berkeley or Emoryville were offered
for the next meeting and unanimously
accepted.
On a motion by Lewis and second by
Bayley the February meeting of the
Northern Chapter of APCO was ad-
journed in the memory of our friend,
Clifford E. Peterson, Commissioner of
the California Highway Patrol, who has
been an Honorary Member of this Asso-
ciation for many years.
Respectfully submitted
THOMAS A, BAYLEY
Secretary
RETIRED POLICE STEED
BOWS OUT
Goodbye, Folks ! This is my last parade !
Never again shall I proudly dance
To waving flags, to brave bands played,
No more champ my bit and gaily
prance.
I'll miss my friends on Market Street,
The lumps of sugar I loved so well ;
I'll miss the tramp of countless feet,
The raucous note of newsboys' yell.
I'll be lonely for the old windmill,
The Sunday crowds at the Beach and
Park,
My climbs to the top of Strawberry Hill,
But, most of all, for a hand in the
dark.
I'm on my way to pastures green and
fair,
To loaf in the sunshine and dream all
day,
'I'o dream of my master and wish he were
there ;
I wonder if God hears horses when
they pray!
J\Iiss Virgie Tiimnons.
Phone 386
MATS
AUTO :-: TRUCK :-: FIRE
George E. Souders and
Robert F. Kemps
District Managers
1834 "K" Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Phone 1234
LEONARD TANK
LINES
625 "J" Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Phone 1878
Compliments of
L. C. BUD JIRSA
Richfield Oil Products
West 16th and "T" Streets
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Phone 2693-J
JOHN HOWELL
Photographer
51 Twenty-First Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Ami. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 51
Phone 88
MAZE DRUG STORE
PRESCRIPTIONS
pat lewis
Corner 17th and L Streets
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Phone 3082
RICE BOWL
The Home of That Famous
Chow Meiii
"We Specialize in American and
Chinese Dishes"
We Make Fresh Noodles Daily
909 Sixteenth Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Phone 1221
"Lefs Get
Associated^'
CLYDE A.
H E R LI TZ
DISTRIBUTOR
Tide Water
Associated Oil Co.
16TH AND "G" STS.
Merced, California
The Long Road
By Kathli£i;x Blair
It began in nineteen-eleven.
It will end in nineteen fifty-three.
The long and well executed career of
a good man and a good officer.
In the course of forty-two years with
the San Francisco Police Department
Captain Leo J. Tackney has proven to
be the capable, efficient and fine law man
that the department hoped he would be.
In 1Q33 Leo was appointed to the
rank of captain and has since done a
great job in upholding his respected posi-
tion.
During the time he has served on the
force he has had many experiences that
ha\ e been both hiuiiorous and serious.
He has seen them all, from the drunk
\vho is booked for causing a disturbance
to the sneak thief, prowler, sex offender,
and murderer.
The young punk who was arrested for
trying to crash a party, the rapist who
caused women to fear going out at night,
the purse snatcher that prayed on the
lonely streets in the dark evening — have
all been Captain Tackney 's prisoners.
He was there the night a cursing,
fighting, heartless killer was brought into
the precinct station and questioned.
He was there the night a call came in
on a juvenile girl who had been severely
beaten up.
When he arrived at the scene a \oung
girl stood there, eyes wide with fright,
swollen and bruised lips trembling as she
awaited the ambulance, blood oozing
slowly out of her small nose, and large
welts all over her arms and legs where
she had been repeatedly struck hard
blows that only a cruel and sadistic per-
son could have administered to such a
defenseless being.
There have not only been beatings,
and murders to keep the captain busy,
but there have been countless holdups,
shop-liftings, and robberies to help oc-
cupy the report sheets on his desk and in
his files.
Many years ago a holdup man had his
activities abruptly ended when Captain
Tackney took up the chase following a
series of robberies.
The waiting and watching paid off one
night when the culprit was caught in the
act of breaking into a store ; it was with
grave anxiety that the once hard and
tough bandit now meekly faced the strap-
ping young officer who covered him with
his forty-five.
It goes without saying that there are
many such stories to be told on this of-
ficer, but each would only add up to the
Phone 3094
THE RITZ CLUB
BANQUET ROOMS
Excellent Foods
Can Accommodate Up to 100
People
bly jones, chef
350 Seventeenth Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Phone 1103
MERCED AUTO TOP
SHOP
Convertible Tops - Tailored
Seat Covers and Awnings
1617 "K" Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
EVERGREEN
MEMORIAL
PARK, INC.
Marion C. Hughson, Pres.
Margaret E. Burrell, Secy.
Entombment
INURMENT - Cremation
Memorial Gardens
400 "B" STREET
Merced, California
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
T. E. Kendrick, Ph. 1549
F. J. Oneto, Ph. 959
SERVICE OIL & BUTANE CO.
Stove and Diesel Oil * Butane
Tanks * Appliances
I7TH STREET AND BENNETT ROAD
MERCED CALIFORNIA
N. P. BLAKEMAN AND SON
BRICK MASON CONTRACTORS
Phone 1493-W
299 EAST 17TH STREET
MERCED CALIFORNIA
Phone 59
MERCED HARDWARE
& IMPLEMENT CO.
Aeromotor Windmills - Fuller
Paints - Builder's Supplies
Grocery and Kitchen Ware
Fishing Tackle and Guns
Toys - Riding Equipment
520 West Seventeenth Street
MERCED, CALIFORNIA
BEST WISHES
from the
SISTERS OF
MATER
MISENCORDIAE
HOSPITAL
MERCED
CALIFORNIA
same thing . . . his gallantry as a fine,
confident, honest, sincere police officer
whose only thought is that of doing his
job to the utmost.
The department's second loss, again at
Ingleside station, is that of Lieutenant
Humphry Kelleher who, after thirty-
three years of service, is also retiring
along with his very able co-worker and
friend. Captain Tackney.
Lieutenant Kelleher has been with the
different substations as well as the traffic
bureau as a fixed post officer.
Kelleher filled a job which only the
finest of men can be chosen to do, because
only someone who is alert, and ever
watchful for the hot car thief, the drunk
driver, the jay walker and the potential
reckless car killer, covild do this job with
the elan that it must have to be a success.
Both of these excellent rank officers
are married and have children.
Captain Tackney has several commen-
dations and a meritorious service award
to his credit, and has this to say to the
incoming members of the department :
"For the young man coming into the de-
partment, police work is the most honor-
able profession in the world. There are
plenty of opportunities for advancement
if the officer applies himself and treats
the people as he would want to be
treated."
Lieutenant Kelleher says, "Right now
conditions are far better than they were
thirty years ago. Any young man with
the ambition should concern himself with
advancement. Be conscientious and keep
out of trouble, and at all times use diplo-
macy toward the public. If you do all
these things well you will be a fine of-
ficer."
So we close another chapter in the
lives of two more men, who for over
three decades served their public with
dignity, fairness and pride.
Captain Leo J. Tackney and Lieuten-
ant Humphrey Kelleher will go down
now in the honor book along with the
many other men who have served their
public, their God, and their country with
the judgment only the best of police of-
ficers can maintain.
THE HEAVIEST PENALTY
Reckless driving is subject to severe
penalties imposed by state law, but the
severest penalties of all, warns the Cali-
fornia State Automobile Association, are
death or disability imposed by the law of
impact. Reckless drivers should realize
that they can't elude the consequences of
either law for long.
LEMOORE CAFE
Italian Home Cooking Our
Specialty
Oh and Off Sale Beer, Wine
and Liquors
317-22 Heinlen Street
LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
Phone 5-2451
FOURSOME CLUB
Meats - Groceries and
Liquors
Cor. Ventura and Clovis Ave.
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Telephone 2-2197
CHICAGO FURNITURE
COMPANY
Cy Darbinian
Complete Home Furnishers
1357 Van Ness
Corner Tuolumne
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
DESERT INN
Fine Foods - Cocktails
Bill Hamrick - Bill Steitz
Whitesbridge Road
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Jprii 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 53
LEMOORE
BRIGHT SPOT CAFE
Spanish Food Our Specialty
329 E STREET
CALIFORNIA
Your Favorite Cocktail at
TUZZI AND ROSE
CAFE and COCKTAIL BAR
LEMOORE
321 E STREET
CALIFORNIA
Phone Calexico 434
TIENDA ■'28"
Second Hand Clothing • Furniture
28 SECOND STREET
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
JAMISON'S
Furniture, Appliances and Hardware
New and Used
Telephone 3053
209-211 IMPERIAL AVENUE
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
Phones: 272; 3446
MADELINE BRITTON
Customhouse Broker
P. O. Box 1109
219 FIRST STREET
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
EL RANCHITO CAFE
Cold Beer and Mexican Food
SARAH PONCE
233 FIRST STREET
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
Sheet Metal Work
Gutters • Air Conditioning • Coolers
Oil Burners • Gas Heaters
KING'S METAL SHOP
Acetylene and Electrical Welding
HAROLD E. KING
Phone 489
119 THIRD STREET
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
Telephone 600
EARL D.. ROBERTS
Warehousing - Hauling
Licensed Customhouse Broker
Importer, Exporter and
Forwarder
Licensed Malt Beverage
W^holesaler and Importer
215 First Street
CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA
Excerpts from San Francisco
Police Ordinances
(Continued from last issue)
Sec. 1116: Taxicab, Passenger Ve-
hicle for Hire. "Stand."
1. A taxicab operates on a time, or
mileage basis, and is equipped with a
taximeter, but limousines, etc. are not so
equipped.
2. Is of a distinctive color, approved
by the Chief of Police.
3. Passenger controls both route and
destination.
4. Public Vehicle for Hire includes
every type of privately owned, motor
propelled, passenger carrying vehicle for
hire, over which the City and County of
San Francisco may exercise control.
5. The vehicle "stands" designated by
the Chief of Police may be used only
while awaiting employment.
Sec. 1117: Regulations.
Under this section, and all sections to
1186, the following provisions cover the
operation of taxicabs, limousines, et cet-
era:
1. The Chief of Police designates
the location of "stands" around public
squares for vehicles for hire.
2. Around public squares vehicles for
hire may not stand on cross walks or in
double lines.
3. A taxicab must have a distinctive
color, approved by the Chief of Police.
4. A driver's license is granted on an
approved showing of citizenship, resi-
dence, et cetera.
5. Vehicles for Hire must have
"name" conspicuously printed thereon.
6. Drivers must have accurate way
bills of each trip.
7. Disputes, as to amount of fare,
must be decided by the police, either at
a police station or at the point of depart-
ure, within the City and County of San
Francisco.
8. LTpon demand, a passenger must be
given a receipt for amount paid, said re-
ceipt to be on a form approved by the
Chief of Police.
9. The flag must not show in "re-
cording" unless actually employed.
10. It is a misdeamenor to refuse to
pay legal fare.
11. Schedule of rates must be con-
spicuously printed inside vehicle, and in
such manner as the Chief of Police shall
prescribe.
12. No charge shall be made for time
during temporary delays for repairs due
to breakdowns, et cetera.
13. Drivers, runners, and soliciting
agents secure their permits from the
Chief of Police.
14. Within 24 hours the driver must
report lost or found property (of value)
to the Bureau of Inspectors.
Twin Cities Seed and Feed Co.
Insecticides " Poultry Supplies " Baby Chicks
Vegetable and Field Seeds
Moist Cutworm Bait Mixed to Order
207 IMPERIAL AVENUE— Phone SSI
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
CALEXICO BAKERY
JUAN A. PACHECO
Phone 209
501 THIRD STREET
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
RAMONA APTS. AND ROOMS
MRS. ELIZABETH COODE
Reasonable Rates
Phone 771
509 IMPERIAL AVENUE
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
SING LEE GROCERY
FRANK WONG
Groceries ' Meats • Vegetables • Fruits
Telephone 247
CORNER 5TH & BLAIR AVE.
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
LA VOZ DEL PUEBLO
ABARROTES Y CARNICERIA
Grocery and Meat Market
Phone 3045-253
526 SECOND STREET
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES GROCERY
Groceries • Fruits • Vegetables • Fresh Meats
Phone 450 — We Deliver
839 IMPERIAL AVENUE
CALEXICO CALIFORNIA
Phone 9126
Joe Alias, Prop.
JOE'S MOBILE SERVICE
Tires • Batteries • Accessories
99 HIGHWAY AND MERCED
FOWLER CALIFORNIA
Telephone 4641
YOSH HONDA
HARRY HONDA
HONDA'S GARAGE
Motor Tune-Ups and General
Automotive Repairing
Wheel Aligning and Balancing
FIFTH AND MAIN STREETS
FOWLER CALIFORNIA
Phone 2596
VERNON'S LIQUOR STORE
Complete Selection of
BEER • WINES • LIQUORS
Imported and Domestic
COLD BEER
We Deliver
548 NORTH EIGHTH STREET
FOWLER CALIFORNIA
u. s.
OPEN 24 HOURS
99 SERVICE STATION
AND CAFE
GAS — Butane, Diesel
TRUCK SERVICE
AIVAZIAN BROS.. Prop.
FOWLER
Phone 9141
CALIFORNIA
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
SAY IT WITH OURS
FOWLER FLORAL SHOP
VICCO C. MADSEN. Prop.
Phone 5001
FOWLER
CALIFORNIA
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
BEacon 5798-W
Adeline Jackson, Owner
MESA MOTEL
clean, Modern Cabins * Stall Showers
One-Quarter Mile from Beach
415 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA
PLEASANT VIEW MOTEL
MARIE and HERMAN SEELOW, Proprietors
Phone 9-7794
927 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD. — Highway 66
FONTANA CALIFORNIA
Phone Anaheim 5360
O. A. MEYER
Cold Storage Locker Service
RT. 2, 7692 E. LINCOLN AVE.
ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA
Phone Miller 3-9323
VIKING MOTEL
2107 Thompson Boulevard
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
Phone 318364
Long Bar Cafe and
A. Martinez Co., Inc.
Groceries - Liquors - Meats
Genuine Spanish Chorizos
Mexican Food In Real Mexican
Style
680 Foothill Boulevard
UPLAND, CALIFORNIA
Phone 316172
Phone 9321
AL CAUDLE'S
Chevron Gas Station
Efficient Service - Clean Res/
Rooms
Will Be Open Until Midnight or
Later
99 Highway and Adams Ave.
FOWLER, CALIFORNIA
No More Sheepherders
(Continitt'd from paijc 12}
tect. They are the eyes and ears of the
administrators of the department, charg-
ed with the responsibility of safeguarding
the community against crime and other
hazards.
The plans and tactics devised by the
department heads for the solution of
many police problems depends to a large
degree upon the information gathered
and reported by the patrol division.
Detective Bureau
Six men man the department's detec-
tive bureau, the division which handles
the investigation of Santa Ana's major
crimes. These men are carefully selected
from the rank and file of the department.
Under this bureau are assigned the spe-
cialists in the Identification Bureau and
photographic specialists. The Forgery
Detail handles the ever growing problem
of fictitious and forged checks and has
been responsible for many arrests and
convictions for this offense.
The Detective Bureau is also charged
with the warrant and fugitive detail
which takes persons charged with an of-
fense through court as well as serving
warrants, subpoenas and assisting with
the return of fugitives.
Pawn Shops
One the most important segments of
the Detective Bureau is the pawn shop
detail. Little known by the average citi-
zens, these men are responsible for a great
percentage of the stolen goods which is
recovered by the Santa Ana Police De-
partment. A daily sur\ey of secondhand
store and pawnshop reports is made for
stolen articles. Sold or pledged property
reports are maintained in a file system,
so that for future reference a report may
be found by any of several methods. The
persons name pledging or selling, the date
the article was pledged or sold, the de-
scription of the article or the serial num-
ber of the article through the numerical
file. These reports are made in triplicate,
thus the dealer maintains one copy and
the original and a copy are sent to the
Detective Bureau where the original is
filed and the copy sent to the Criminal
Investigation and Identification Bureau
in Sacramento for a statewide check
against stolen reports for articles men-
tioned in all points bulletins throughout
the State of California.
Traffic
Santa Ana's traffic headache is no dif-
ferent from all of California's — and it is
a first class headache throughout the state.
The Traffic Bureau of the Santa Ana
KIRTLEY DO -NUT SHOP
Do-Nuts • Coffee
Sandwiches and Soft Drinks
202 grand avenue
santa ana california
MAXIMINO PRECIADO
"Beer" the Best
211 NORTH MacCLAY STREET
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
LA UNION MARKET
Groceries ' Meats • Veletables
MUNOZ BROS.
Phone KI. 2-7513
1432 WEST FOURTH STREET
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
DANCING TO THE THREE SHARPS
Floor Shows Nightly • Cocktails
DIXIE CASTLE
ON HIGHWAY 101 BETWEEN ANAHEIM AND
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
DREAM HOMES. INC.
607 POINSETTIA STREET
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
ANDERSON PLUMBING CO.
Complete Plumbing Service
Phone TR. 2-8851
620 POINSETTIA STREET
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
Phone Klmberly 2-5071
BLUEBIRD MOTOR
LODGE
Jack Wener, Prop.
21 MODERN UNITS
Some W^ith Kitchenette
Heated Pool
16942 East First Street
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
April, 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 55
ONTIVEROS MARKET
Beer • Wine • Meats
Imported and Domestic Groceries
KI. 2-937S
12292 WEST FIFTH
SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA
Satisfying Your Every Thirst
Mickel's Package Liquor Store
R. A. -DICK." MICKEL. Owner
Phone 331-61
519 NORTH MT. VERNON AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
LA ESPERANZA MARKET
Tortilla Factory — Everything for Tacos
Hot Tortillas Evenings
599 NORTH MT. VERNON
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
THE SISSY
A Place to Meet Friends
BEER and WINE
650 MT. VERNON AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
M & W VARIETY STORE
5 - 10 & 2Sc Store
578 NORTH MT. VERNON AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
8 8 8 CLUB
Beer and Wine
888 NORTH MT. VERNON AVE.
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
MARKETVILLE
Midnight Market
Shop Until Midnight Daily
390 SOUTH MT. VERNON AVE.
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
SEBASTIAN'S MARKET
Liquor • Wines • Beer
658 NORTH MT. VERNON AVE.
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
Weekly Rates With or Without Kitchens
BEL -AIR MOTEL
FRED BRANDENBURG. Owner
Klmberly 3-7766
101 HIGHWAY AT C STREET
{\Vt Miles East of Santa Ana)
JUSTIN CALIFORNIA
Phone Orange 973
MEL MEYERS
TRAILER SALES
101 Highway between
Anaheim and Santa Ana
Mailing Address:
Route 2, Box 160B
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF.
Police Department has grown through
the years from a small and relatively un-
important branch of the department to
a large and increasingly important posi-
tion in the organization. In 1928 there
were onl\ three mounted motorcycle offi-
cers in the city. Today the Santa Ana
Police Department Traffic Bureau con-
sists of a Lieutenant, eleven officers as-
signed to solo motors, one officer assigned
to a servi-cycle and thirteen men assigned
to the duties of guarding school crossings.
1 heir task is no small one, considering
the city has a population of 55,000 peo-
ple, covers an area of 10.8 square miles
and contains 173.9 miles of highway. The
Traffic Bureau also maintain a vigilant
guard to protect the 10,444 children who
attend the city's 24 schools.
Juvenile Bureau
In addition to their routine duties, the
officers of the Santa Ana Traffic Bureau
must investigate all accidents and submit
reports, check all abandoned automobiles
for the possibility that they are stolen,
and take care of all complaints related to
traffic or highway conditions.
The Juvenile Bureau or Crime Pre-
vention Bureau in Santa Ana consists of
two men. This includes a sergeant in
charge of the Bureau and another detail-
ed from the Patrol Division to the bur-
eau. These two men make investigations
concerning law infractions by persons
under the age of 18 years. They have
constant contact with all schools through-
out the city and are often called upon h\
the schools to assist them when a student
becomes a problem and is heading for
trouble.
In addition to these duties the officer
must always be alert around the places
where juveniles gather for the purpose
of their protection against uninvited per-
sons who might endanger juvenile wel-
fare.
The bureau works in close cooperation
with the Detective Bureau in the investi-
gation of thefts where an adult is im-
plicated along with the juvenile ofifender.
^\'hen an arrest is made the juvenile is
handed over to the juvenile officer who
will dispose of that end of the case.
Policewomen
Two policewomen are employed by the
department. They devote their time
largely to crime prevention and the pro-
tection of juveniles and women. They
work in conjunction with the ju\enile
officers in the handling of delinquent girls
and in doing so protect them from as
much publicity as possible. They work
with the detective bureau and uniformed
division whenever women are involved.
Policewomen in the Santa Ana depart-
ment relieve on the desk detail, compile
Phone 3-7251
TINTI'S CAPE
Specializing in Italian Food
Chicken and Steak
Beer and Wine
MR. AND MRS. S. TINTI, Owners
174S NORTH MT. VERNON AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
MT. VERNON MEAT AND
PROVISION
Meat " Groceries
Beer and Wine
680 NORTH MT. VERNON AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
Phone 6-6178
THE MOUNT VERNON
FEED STORE
OSCAR S. SWALLOW, MGR.
1208 Mount Vernon
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.
Telephone 4787
TRIANGLE CERTIFIED
CONCRETE, INC.
RED - E - MIX CONCRETE
Office and Plant:
1355 Twenty-Fourth Street
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.
Telephone 4787
TRIANGLE CERTIFIED
CONCRETE, INC.
RED - E - MIX CONCRETE
Office and Plant:
1355 Twenty-Fourth Street
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
MR. AND MRS. CHAUNCEY P. STARR. JR.
Owners and Operators
TRAVELERS MOTOR COURT
Telephone CHarleston 8-3201
3611 NORTH SAN FERNANDO ROAD
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
CHarleston 6-8432
DUKE WELDING SERVICE
BOB DUKE. Proprietor
General Welding
Trailer Frames and Hitches
Metallizing • Metal Spray
1028 WEST BURBANK BLVD.
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
FAMOUS COAST TO COAST
Established 1900
CHILI JOHN'S
Chill "As You Like It"
CHarleston 6-3611
2018 BURBANK BOULEVARD
Corner of Keystone
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
BURBANK LIQUOR
"See Dave"
CH. 8-0323
925 WEST BURBANK BLVD.
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
CHarleston 6-3522
GARDEN COURT
MOTEL
Pat and Marie Shaughnessy,
Owners
Kitchen and Overnight Cabins
Daily and Weekly Rates
1009 N. San Fernando Blvd.
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
CHarleston 8-2891
PLASTI-GRAPH
PRODUCTS MFG. CO.
Precision Fabrication
Fine Engraving on Plastics
Plastic Signs
3072 Avon Street
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
statistics for the Federal Bureau of Iden-
tification and the CII, take charge of all
property to be kept as evidence, maintain
records of personnel and report to the
personnel office. A major portion of their
time is spent investigating neighborhood
conditions, checking stores in the shop-
ping area for shoplifters and correcting
irregularities that may occur between
husband and wife that can result in being
a contributing factor to juvenile delin-
quency.
Chief Hershey
Record Bureau
The Record Bureau of the Santa Ana
Police Department contains all reports
and correspondence of the department in-
cluding fingerprints, mug files and bulle-
tins from other departments. At present
there are on file in the Santa Ana record
bureau 12,450 mugs and fingerprint
cards. The arrest files contain 34,000
cases and increase rapidly in the fast
growing Southern California community.
Records are kept on the test firing of all
guns processed through the department,
concealed weapon permits and the pur-
chase of firearms. Pawn slips are carded
for comparison and filing in the numeri-
cal index. Three clerks card and file
these on a rotating basis. Each clerk
knows all the work and no individual is
assigned to any particular duties. These
girls handle large volume of phone in-
quiries and check countless records every
day. The Chief's secretary, in addition
to the duties assigned to that position, is
charged with the supervision of the Rec-
ord Bureau.
VETERANS GROCERY
Groceries • Fruits • vegetables
Also Beer and Wine
1195 OAK STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA
CH. 6-9132
Res. AR. 3-9774
BEN'S LIQUOR STORE
BEN and DON SHUBEN
1915 NORTH SAN FERNANDO ROAD
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
Phone CHarleston 8-5881 Adults Only
Vega Motel & Trailer Court
3414 NORTH SAN FERNANDO BLVD.
Near Hollywood Way
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
CHarleston 6-9485 Free Delivery
LORRY'S MARKET
Quality Groceries and Meats
1619 WEST BURBANK BLVD.
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
FIVE POINTS TRAILER PARK
Clean, Friendly, Convenient
Ph. CH. 0-2909
922 WEST BURBANK BLVD.
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
C A R O ' S
Restaurant * Motel
CHarleston 6-9660
3601 NORTH SAN FERNANDO BLVD.
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
SPECIFICATION
PACKAGING
ENGINEERING
CORPORATION
Domestic and Export
Military - Aviation
Industrial - Commercial
Packaging - Crating
Documentation
Shipping - Pick-Up
Service
Government Inspection at Our
Facility
CHarleston 0-4852
ROckwell 9-2443
. . . SPEC PACKAGING . . .
3080-3086 North Avon St.
Burbank, California
Member Industrial Packaging
Engineers of America
Aprii 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 57
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
of SIGMUND KAYNE
GINO'S STEAK HOUSE
Telephones:
CHarleston 6-6112; CHarleston 6-993S
203 NORTH VICTORY BOULEVARD
Between Olive and Magnolia
BURBANK CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC YEAST PRODUCTS. INC.
Phone Michigan 8734
741 KOHLER STREET
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
MACK'S GROCERY
Fresh Meat • Vegetables " Beer • Wine
Mailing Address:
Route 5, Box 835M, Visalia, California
YETTEM CALIFORNIA
SPORTSMANS' CAFE
Steaks • Chops • Complete Dinners
P. O. BOX 417
NEWMAN
CALIFORNIA
ARIZONA OSUNA MARKET
MIKE R. OSUNA
Labor Camp
BALBOA STREET
EL RIO
CALIFORNIA
ELITE CAFE
Featuring Delicious American & Chinese Dinners
Special Dining Room for Large Parties
Telephone 789
1413 O STREET
NEWMAN CALIFORNIA
Phone 686
GOMEIZ BROS.
LA MOLEGA MARKET
Complete Line of Groceries, Meats
and Fresh Vegetables
NEWMAN CALIFORNIA
DELTA CAFE
BEER • WINE
FINE FOOD
IVANHOE
CALIFORNIA
LET'S MEET AT
THE IVANHOE SHAMROCK
JACK SCOVEL, Mgr.
Mixed Drinks
IVANHOE
CALIFORNIA
Phone 504
TRAVELLERS' REST
INN
Cocktails - Wines
Sizzling Steaks and Southern
Fried Chicken
On Highway 33
NEWMAN, CALIFORNIA
All this is a far cry from the day when
Santa Ana policemen had to watch care-
fully to see that no one \iolated the speed
law (it was against the law to drive a
herd of sheep down a street at more than
six miles per hour) or to see that no one
riding a bicycle passed a fire truck. Yes,
that's right. Those laws existed and had
to be enforced when Chief Hershey took
over thirty years ago. But times have
changed. And so has the department.
COMMITTEE ON COURTS
The special committee of the Amer-
ican Bar Association carrying on a na-
tional campaign to improve traffic courts
has received a grant of $7,500 from the
All State Insurance Company of Chi-
cago to aid in expanding the program.
At the same time, Albert B. Hough-
ton of Milwaukee, Wis., chairman of the
committee, announced the appointment
of former Municipal Court Judge Joe
M. Hill of Dallas, Tex., as assistant
director of the ABA Traffic Court pro-
gram. Judge Hill will assist Director
James P. Economos of Chicago in the
administration of the program, which
was started six years ago. A Chicago
attorney, Theodore G. Maheras, also has
been added to the Traffic Court staff as
administrative assistant to the director.
Maheras until recently was with the
procurement division of the United
States Air Force.
Chairman Houghton predicted that
approximately 750 cities throughout the
country would participate in the Traffic
Court contest to determine national lead-
ers in traffic court improvement during
the last year. Judging will take place
in connection with the anual meeting of
the American Bar Association in Boston
August 24 to 28.
Another phase of the program is a
series of traffic court conferences, held in
key cities throughout the nation, to bring
together traffic law enforcement officials,
judges, educators and others for instruc-
tion courses on enforcement practices,
court procedure, legal interpretations,
and the like. Five of these area confer-
ences have been held so far this year. A
sixth is scheduled for March 30 to April
3 at Northeastern University, Boston,
Mass., and a similar conference will be
held at the University of Alabama, Tus-
caloosa, April 13 to 17.
Under this sod is all that we found
Of pretty Miss Mary Malone
Who stepped on the gas
As a truck tried to pass.
Her friends have erected this stone.
Phone 130
LARSON AND CARDOZA
Plumbing • Heating • Electrical and
Air Conditioning Contractors
411 FIFTH STREET
CALIFORNIA
CUSTINE
RALPH'S CLUB
Cocktails • Banquets • Dinners
GUSTINE
CALIFORNIA
Phone UHrick 3157
BLACK AND WHITE
Cafe, Bar and Fountain Service
MR. AND MRS. S. FERNANDES
GUSTINE
CALIFORNIA
GREENFIELD DEPARTMENT
STORE
Outfitters for the Entire Family
9865 SOUTH UNION AVENUE
GREENFIELD CALIFORNIA
GREENFIELD CASH
MARKET
A MODERN COUNTRY
STORE
Vern Bell - Pete McAdams
Bob Angleton
Route 99 and Taft Highway
GREENFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Phone 321-168
EUCLID AVENUE
Nursing a>id Rest Home
Mary A. Adams, Manager
201 North Euclid Avenue
UPLAND, CALIFORNIA
I\ige 58
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 1953
Phone 196S
PEPPER INN
ADOLF AND DOROTHY
101 HIGHWAY, 1 Mile South of
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
JOE HUGH • Liquor Store
Phone 1539
738 MARSH STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
Phone 7
WEST SIDE GROCERY
Groceries " Fruits • Vegetables
Complete Line of Liquors
397 FIFTH STREET
GUSTINE CALIFORNIA
GEORGE'S ROUND UP
GEORGE UNDERWOOD
Dancing Every Night — Sunday 3 P.M. to 2 A.M.
6671 MANCHESTER BLVD.
BUENA PARK CALIFORNIA
SOARES DEPARTMENT STORE
AND FOOD MARKET
GUSTINE
P. O. BOX 338
CALIFORNIA
F. SANG LUNG CO.
Groceries and Meat
General Merchandise
505 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
EL CENTRO CALIFORNIA
J. F. GONG
Grocery and Meat Market
Beer and Wine
Phone 445
213 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO CALIFORNIA
Sporting Goods • Guns • Shells
Fishing Tackle • Live Bait
ACE LIQUOR STORE
Liquors • Wines " Beer
195 MAIN STREET — Telephone 2470
EL CENTRO CALIFORNIA
LAS PALMAS COURT HOTEL
AND CAFE -DINING ROOM
JOHN BRUNNER
In Imperial Valley —
The Valley of the Smiling Sun
AT EL CENTRO, CALIF.,
52 Feet Below Sea Level
EL CENTRO
Phone 1424
CALIFORNIA
Telephone 1215
Benjamin J. Solomon
BONDED AND LICENSED
FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR
230 State Street
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA
TRAFFIC RECORD SCHOOL
All extensive two-week, course in "Po-
lice Traffic Records — Procedures and
Use of Data" will be offered at the
Traffic Institute in Evanston, 111., for
the first time from June 1 to 12, accord-
ing to Gerald O'Connell, director of
training.
Traffic records lie at the very heart of
any effective program of law enforce-
ment and traffic accident prevention,
Mr. O'Connell stated. In addition, he
said, important use is made of informa-
tion from the records bureau in all
phases of a community's accident pre-
\ention program, including engineering,
education, and driver licensing.
"For these reasons," Mr. O'Connell
said, "we are confident that the invest-
ment police departments make in sending
an officer to the traffic records course for
training in the organization, operation,
and direction of the records bureau will
be more than repaid — in efficiency, econ-
omy, and effectiveness. "
The traffic records course is the third
new course offered by the Traffic Insti-
tute in a new series of integrated short
courses developed to train key police per-
sonnel in specific traffic functions.
Another new unit course to be offered
for the first time is "Traffic Law for
Police," scheduled for July 6-17.
The unit course, "Traffic Law En-
forcement," will be offered again at the
Institute, October 5 to 23, 1953. It
will immediately follow the three-week
course in orientation in police traffic
work to be held from September 1+ to
October 2. The orientation course has
been conducted at the Traffic Institute
since 1934 under the title, "Police Traf-
fic Training Course."
The "Police Traffic Records" course
is open to commanding officers of traffic
divisions, officers in charge of records
bureaus, record clerks and statisticians.
Tuition is $75.
Subjects in the course are:
Principles and purposes of record keep-
ing;
Why Records are essential to police
traffic service ; importance of traffic su-
pervision calls for business-like methods ;
examples of how modern police manage-
ment uses records in planning, organiz-
ing, staffing ; examples of how problems
are revealed and action directed by use
of records ;
How records produce data required by
the supervisor-administrator ; kinds of
basic data needed to direct police traffic
service ; forms used in various areas and
Picnic Grounds
CRESCENT PARK AUTO-COURT
ALBERT and KARIN DAWE
Phone 2705
(One Mile South of Shopping District)
ON THE BUSINESS HIGHWAY
U. S. HIGHWAY 101
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
DANTE'S
Choice Liquors from
the "Gates" of Heaven
to "Dante's Inferno"
Phone 2197
955 HIGUERA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
Shop Phone 1360 Station Phone 2343
SAN LUIS TRUCK SERVICE
TED LECUYER
Residence Phone 1D67-W
MANUEL PIMENTEL
Residence Phone 3099-J
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
C A R V O ' S
Once You Try Us You'll Always Come Back
GOOD FOOD • MIXED DRINKS
Phone 1866
1022 MORRO STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
Telephone 99 or 3020
Madonna Construction
Company
Bulldozers - Shovels - Dump
Trucks - Materials
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 910
399 Freeway
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.
WESTWAY MARKET
Owned by Bill Mathison
and John Carscaden
A complete line of
Beer and Domestic Wines
The finer brands of
Bourbon, Scotch and Canadian
Whiskey
open 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.,
Sunday included
Open 1 1 :00 P.M. Saturday Nights
447 Higuera Phone 491-W
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.
\ April. 1953
POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
Page 59
HOT POINT WESTINGHOUSE
CLINE'S ELECTRIC
Merchandising • Repairing • Contracting
Phones 13 and 14
I 962 MONTEREY STREET
I SAN LL'IS OBISPO
CALIFORNIA
Phone 271
WARDEN'S MACHINE SHOP
PRECISION GRINDING
424 HIGUERA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
STAG BILLIARD PARLOR
Tobacco • Pool • Billiards
960 MONTEREY STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
ECONOMY DRUG CO.
Store No. 1
770 HIGUERA STREET
Store No. 2
796 HIGUERA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
Phone 1787
PERFECT METHOD CLEAr^ERS
Synthetic Dry Cleaning in Our Own Plant
983 OSOS STREET, Opposite Court House
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
SMILE INN
Specializing in Chicken and Dumplings
Truck Stop — Always Open
One Mile South on Old Highway 101
SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA
Phone 445
NAKASHIMA GROCERY
Groceries • Fresh Fish
Beer and Wine
649 WEST KERN
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
Compliments
CALIFORNIA
GROWERS
WINERIES
Dinuba
California
at various levels; a step-b\-step accouiir-
ing of each rccorti from office of admin-
istrator;
Preparation of material for analysis;
rates, percentages, charts, graphs, tables,
making forms ;
Organization for efficient flow of data ;
centralized versus decentralized records;
internal organization of the records bu-
reau ;
The records office and its manage-
ment; housing and office space, person-
nel; office procedures (manual), services,
communications, supervision, equipment;
Installing the records system; estab-
lishing procedure policies, steps to con-
sider, techniques involved.
Police chiefs can use the special sub-
ject unit course program to train officers
in the particular areas in which they will
work, Mr. O'Connell said. The unit
program as a whole is designed to oi^er a
range of wel rounded training in specific
areas of assignment, spread over a long
period, for departments which cannot
send a man to the Traffic Institute's
nine-month Traffic Police Administra-
tion course.
Phone 292-R Virginia — Georg
JENKINS' GROCERY
Groceries • Meats • Vegetables • Sundries
DINUBA
298 MAGNOLIA WAY
CALIFORNIA
Phone 996
DAD'S SMOKE SHOP
For
Fine Food • Mixed Drinks
ISO EAST TULARE
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
Phone 506-J
EL MONTE MARKET
Meats • Groceries • Vegetables
WEST EL MONTE WAY
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
Phone 171
ME! LING CAFE
CHOP SUEY
Finest Chinese and American Dishes
189 L STREET
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
Phone S31-W
Kay Kandarian, Prop.
COLLINS RADIATOR SHOP
Harrison • Liberty • Williams & Yukon Cores
New — Used
377y2 SOUTH K STREET
DINUBA CALIFORNIA
FBI Conference
Mr. D. K. Brown, Special Agent in
Charge of the FBI's San Francisco Of-
fice, has announced that an FBI Law
Knforcement Conference on I hefts from
Interstate Shipment will be held at San
Francisco on September 15, 1953. The
conference is aimed at additional coordi-
nation among law enforcement agencies
and impro\ed efficiency in dealing with
this increasingly serious violation.
Mr. Brown said that since the fiscal
year of 1949, there has been a steady rise
on a national scale in the volume of the
FBI's work in this category. This in-
crease, coupled with the fact that major
crime in the United States exceeded the
two million mark in 1952, for the first
time in the history of recorded crime
statistics, indicated the need for such
conferences.
Wide Variety
Thefts from Interstate Shipment, ac-
cording to Mr. Brown, involve an ex-
tremely wide variety of offenses. The
type of property stolen covers the full
range of industrial products, and the
method of theft may be marked with the
full violence of a roadside hi-jacking. Re-
cent FBI ca.ses have varied from theft of
a truck and its half-million dollar cargo
of radio and television tubes to a boy's
pilferage of two eight-dollar lamps from
a motor van. In both instances, the
thieves have been apprehended. Methods
of theft utilized vary from petty thievery
by stealth to forging false destinations on
shipping documents, embezzlement, thefts
of entire vehicles while unattended, and
armed robbery of drivers.
The problem facing the FBI is indi-
cated by the fact that in the ten-year
period from July 1, 1942 to Jvine 30,
1952, there were 8,377 convictions in
FBI cases involving thefts from inter-
state shipments. Sentences totalled 18,-
764 years, 7 months and fines were $608,-
469. Savings and recoveries amounted to
$4,882,360. Local law enforcement au-
thorities, Mr. Brown emphasized, have a
similar problem involving cases where the
property stolen was not moving in inter-
state commerce.
Regional Bases
Mr. Brown declared that more than
one hundred conferences scheduled will
ser\e to increase coordination of the work
of the FBI and local law enforcement
authorities in combating such crimes.
This is particularly true since the differ-
ence between Federal and purely local
offenses is dependent solely upon whether
the property involved in interstate or
local, intrastate commerce.
The conferences have been scheduled
on a regional basis, Mr. Brown said, and
will begin in April. Conferences will be
continued until December, 1953, in loca-
tions offering the most convenience to the
participants. Included in those attending
the conferences in addition to FBI per-
sonnel, will be local, county and state
law enforcement officers, railroad police,
terminal and dock guards, military police
and representatives of other law enforce-
ment agencies.
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POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS' JOURNAL
April, 195.
And One Crept . . .
(Continuid from page 22)
I've tried to get away from this lousy
job. Lord, you don't know how I've
tried. I tried to volunteer for the Raid-
ers and the paratroopers. But they just
laugh. You ought to see those graves.
Anyway, they're deep enough this time."
"Any chaplain?"
"That's funny. How is a chaplain go-
ing to get up here?" The sergeant
laughted bitterlv.
'Why not?"'
"We're cut off. A couple of corpsmen
tried to get through with some walking
patients and one got shot and one of their
patients was killed before thev could get
back."
''God."
"Yeah . . . we need him. The raiders
are trying to fight their way up to us."
"Well . . . we took our objective."
"Yeah. That's the hell of it. We took
the damned objective."
The sergeant looked worn and old. He
was a thirteen year Marine, and had
been broken about once for every year.
He had one question left.
"Are there any more? We've got to
dig our own holes yet."
I looked at the kid. He wasn't any
color at all. Not any color with a name
anyway. He didn't have a pulse. I closed
my eyes and tried to concentrate harder,
but I couldn't feel his pulse.
I watched his chest. It was moving.
Barely moving; I had to feel it to be
sure. His eyelids flickered open and he
looked up at me, then toward the ser-
geant. Then he closed them. I nodded
to the sergeant.
"Yeah, one."
The three of them nodded and walked
back down the hill toward the graves. In
a little while I could hear them digging.
The kid's eyes opened again.
"Doc."
"Yeah, kid."
"What time is it. Doc?"
"About five o'clock, kid."
"Will you straighten my leg? You've
got to straighten my leg so I can sleep
tonight."
Okay, kid."
"Will you straighten it. Doc? Will
you promise you'll straighten it, Doc?
I've got to sleep tonight."
"You'll sleep, kid. I swear to God
you'll sleep."
"Thanks, Doc."
He closed his eyes again. His chest
was hardly moving at all. The sun was
getting close to the mountains. I couldn't
feel his pulse. Over the hill I could hear
the sergeant and his men digging. Dig-
ging and swearing.
They were almost ready.
DEFENSE BOND SPONSORS
S. C. LINEBAUGH
WHITE PINES, CALIFORNIA
PICKERING LUMBER CORP.
STANDARD, CALIFORNIA
DOLLY VARDEN LUMBER CO.
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
BLAGEN LUMBER CO.
WHITE PINES, CALIFORNIA
W. D. MILLER LUMBER CORP.
ETNA, CALIFORNIA
SILVA'S BLOOM RANCH DAIRY
p. O. BOX 111, OLEMA, CALIFORNIA
SAMMIE EVANS, INC.
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA
TARTER, WEBSTER AND JOHNSON,
INC.
DELLEKER, CALIFORNIA
PENINSULA LUMBERMAN'S CLUB
SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA
DIEBOLD MILLS, INC.
SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA
SELMA STEAM LAUNDRY
AND DRY CLEANING
SELMA, CALIFORNIA
ARTHUR J. MAXAM & SONS
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
CHARLES H. SEGERSTROM, Jr.
SONORA, CALIFORNIA
EDGERTON BROS. LUMBER CO.
ADIN, CALIFORNIA
A Score Settled . . .
S^t. Ronald E. Rosser, U.S,Armt/
Medal of Honor
HEN HIS BROTHER was killed in
Korea, Sergeant Rosser re-enlisted. Several months
later he, too, was in Korea— pinned down on a hill
near Pongil-li by Red fire. He saw it cutting
up the platoon. Suddenly he jumped to his feet.
.Alone, and armed only with a carbine and a gre-
nade, he charged a Red bunker and cleaned it out.
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Our Parole Problem 3
Forty-eight Hours on Saturday 4
Slow Down, Mister, Roseville Ahead .... 5
Tea Party ^Vith Death 6
Ware Heads Peace Officers 7
Police Promotional Examination Questions . . 8
Excerpts From City Ordinances 8
Women Peace (Officers 9
Police Planning 10
Sousa Heads Sheriff's Group 11
Professor of Police 12
Officer of the Month 13
Associated Communications Officers 14
Oakland Pay Raise 15
Pistol Pointing 16
That We Shall Never Forget 17
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Telephone SUtter 1-2020
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Regular Meetings, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Hall of Justrce
Washington I. Kohnke, President 686 Sacramento Street
Henry C. Maginn 315 Montgomery Street
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Room 104, Hall of Justice
CHIEF OF POLICE Michael Gaffey
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Bernard J. McDonald
Chief of Inspectors James English
Director of Traffic Jack Eker
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District Captains
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Southern Walter Ames Fourth and Clara Streets
Mission Edward Donohue 1240 Valencia Street
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Vol. XXVI
JUNE, 1953
No. 6
OUR PAROLE PROBLEM
Every four and a half minutes today,
tomorrow and every day in the predict-
able future, a criminal will commit mur-
den, manslaughter, rape or assault to kill
somewhere in the United States. Even
more shocking than the mounting crime
rate are the actual prison terms served by
culprits convicted of these monstrous of-
fenses. F.B.I, statistics reveal that mur-
derers, including those given life sen-
tences, are confined for a median term
of less than nine years. The median
prison term for manslaughter is three
years and three months. Rapists are kept
behind bars only three years and two
months.
These men, and nearly two million
other e.\-convicts guilty of lesser crimes,
are released from prison on parole before
they have completed their minimum sen-
tences. Few laymen know, perhaps, that
practically all prisoners in state and Fed-
eral institutions are granted paroles, in
addition to time off for good behavior,
which cut substantially the sentences im-
posed on them. Save for the occassional
incorrigible who is a chronic trouble-
maker or a professional tough guy, the
convict whose prison term is not reduced
is as rare as the legendary crook with a
heart of gold. The conscientious citizens
who sit on state parole boards are keenly
aware of their responsibilities to society
and criminals. It is not their fault that
the present parole system has failed dis-
mally in preventing crime.
Another set of F.B.I, statistics points
up the urgency of the problem. During
the first half of 1952, more than one
million major crimes were committed
throughout the country. In that period
the F.B.I, received 423,214 sets of fin-
gerprints of people arrested by state and
local police — and 60.0 per cent already
were on file in Washington for offenses
of a serious nature. According to a state-
By Edward J. Hickey
Commissioner, Connecticut State Police
AS TOLD TO STANLEY FR.ANK
Rfprintcd hy Special Permission
of Elks Magazine
EDITOR'S NOTE
We of the Police and Peace Ofii-
CERS' JoiRNAL realized that all of
Commissioner Hickey's words are not
relevant in California; however, we
do feel that his article will be of in-
terest to all the readers of this maga-
zine.
Parole has long been a problem to
everyone connected with law enforce-
ment work. It is less than a year since
a paroled convict took the life of Offi-
cer Robert Walters in San Francisco.
Only last month Officer Harold Chap-
man of the San Jose Police Department
was sent to the hospital with a bullet
wound in each arm, one in the leg and
another in the shoulder as the result
of an encounter with an exconvict.
These incidents, which to a smaller
degree are repeated day in and day
out, are naturally distressing to peace
officers. Chief Ray Blackmore of the
San Jose Police Department had quite
a bit to say about paroled convicts
after Chapman had been wounded.
Still, we hold the highest respect for
the men who head the California Adult
Authority. Certainly no man in Cali-
fornia is more interested in the welfare
of peace officers than Charles Dullea,
a former San Francisco Chief of Po-
l